Ethical Decision Making: A Comparison of Computer- Supported and Face-to-face Group |
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Authors: | James J Cappel John C Windsor |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Business Information Systems, College of Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48859;(2) Business Computer Information Systems Department, College of Business Administration, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 13677, Denton, Texas, 76203 |
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Abstract: | This study compares computer-supported groups, i.e., groups using group support systems (GSS), and face-to-face groups using ethical decision-making tasks. A laboratory experiment was conducted using five-person groups of information systems professionals. Face-to-face (FTF) and GSS groups were compared in terms of their decision outcomes and group members' reactions. The results revealed that computer-supported and face-to-face groups showed no significant difference in terms of the decision outcomes of choice shift and decision polarity. However, FTF groups reached their decisions more quickly and they were more successful in attaining group consensus than GSS groups. Subjects evaluated face-to-face communication more favorably than GSS interaction on most post-group measures related to perceived group processes and satisfaction. Despite these outcomes, some possibilities for using GSS technology in an ethical decision making context are examined. |
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Keywords: | group ethical decision making group support systems information systems laboratory experiment |
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