Synchronicity and Group Ability to Autonomously Cluster Brainstorming Ideas

This article presents an exploratory examination of the impact of synchronicity and quantity of brainstorming ideas on the ability of a group to autonomously cluster brainstorming ideas. Groups were tasked with clustering brainstorming ideas through the use of a group support system (GSS) tool. The...

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Published in:International journal of e-collaboration 2009-10, Vol.5 (4), p.67-81
Main Authors: Helquist, Joel H, Krus, John, Nunamaker Jr, Jay F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alignment
Analysis
Categories
Clustering
Clusters
Computer mediated communication
Computer supported cooperative work
Decision-making
Distributed systems
Group problem solving
Methods
Performance enhancement
Ratings
Support systems
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Summary:This article presents an exploratory examination of the impact of synchronicity and quantity of brainstorming ideas on the ability of a group to autonomously cluster brainstorming ideas. Groups were tasked with clustering brainstorming ideas through the use of a group support system (GSS) tool. The tool allowed each participant to create and modify categories to which individual brainstorming ideas could be aligned. No explicit means of coordination were available; each participant worked autonomously to cluster the brainstorming ideas. The results indicated that the groups working synchronously displayed improved performance and satisfaction ratings. Likewise, groups categorizing the smallest quantity of brainstorming ideas performed better than the larger quantities.
ISSN:1548-3673
1548-3681
DOI:10.4018/jec.2009062605