Supporting facilitation in group support systems: Techniques for analyzing consensus relevant data

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Decision Support Systems

Volume 16, Issue 2, February 1996, Pages 155-168

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a set of techniques and an approach to support the facilitator in building consensus during group decision making in computer supported group work. The approach utilizes data about each participant's expressed preferences (scores and ranks) for a set of decision alternatives under consideration. The data are analyzed to provide the facilitator with information about the level of group consensus, coalescing of subgroups, and areas of strong disagreement. An illustration from a real-world case situation demonstrates the approach.

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Supporting facilitation in group support systems: Techniques for analyzing consensus relevant data

Abstract

Information Processing and Management

European Journal of Operational Research

European Journal of Operational Research

Decision Support Systems

Decision Support Systems

European Journal of Operations Research

Effects Of Computer Support And Facilitator Support On Group Process And Outcomes

Training People to Facilitate Electronic Environments

Working Paper, Department of Management, University of Georgia

A Comparison of Seven Methods for Obtaining Subjective Descriptions of Judgmental Policy

Organizational Behavior and Human Performance

Information Technology to Support Electronic Meetings

MIS Quarterly

A Comparison of Laboratory and Field Research in the Study of Electronic Meeting Systems

Journal of Management Information Systems

A Foundation for The Study of Group Decision Support Systems

Management Science

On Measuring Consensus in the Setting of Fuzzy Preference Relations

On Measuring Consensus in the Setting of Fuzzy Preference Relations