The document discusses various methods of group decision-making, contrasting face-to-face meetings with computer-supported group work. It highlights differences in team dynamics, communication styles, and commitment aspects between unassisted and computer-aided meetings. Historical references to decision rooms and group decision support systems (GDSS) are also included.

1. DSS: Classifications, Trends,
and Enabling Modern I&C
Technologies
by F. G. Filip
The Romanian Academy & INCE,
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3. Face-to-face Meetings vs Computer
Supported Group Work
Attribute Face to face
unassisted meeting
Computer aided
meeting
Sense of team Higher Lower
Communication
•Means
•Style
Verbal,
Paraverbal(voice
characteristics),
Nonverbal(gestures)
Mostly informal,
Written
Mostly formal
Commitment Immediate,
spontaneous, on place
Cautious, possibly
delayed
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4. Engelbart’s Decision Room in 1960
( Schuff et al 2011)
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5. Exucom GDSS in 1981
(Schuff et al 2011)
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6. Claremont Graduate Univ. Decision
Room in 1987 ( Schuff et al 2011)
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7. University of Arizona GDSS
( Schuff 2011)
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9. Thank-you for your
attention!
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10. Thank-you for your
attention!
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