BA545 - Emerging Technologies - Discussion #7

Running Head : Group Support Systems

Group Support Systems

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July 15 , 2010

Group Support Systems

Group Support System is technology that is solely designed to spur the work of groups . It can be used to cooperate , compete , negotiate coordinate , communicate or solve problems . Whilst conventional technologies , such as the telephone qualify as GSS , the term is customarily used in reference to a definite class of technologies relying on contemporary computer networks like newsgroups , email , chat or videophones

GSSs have the ability to reduce

communication barriers , thereby improving organizational effectiveness . The technology facilitates clearer , faster and more persuasive communication and allows communication where it wouldn 't otherwise be feasible or possible What 's more , Group Support Systems facilitate new-fangled means of communication like structured interactions and anonymous interchanges in so doing , they significantly reduce communication barriers Similarly , Group Support Systems enhance team productivity in the organization by allowing team members to collaborate from anywhere share contact and information instantly and access email accounts from a single inbox . Besides , GSS lessens on time-consuming phone calls travel expenses and organizational meetings . It as well curbs expensive overnight couriers and mailings , thereby improving organizational efficient through increased productivity

Facilitating decision-making activities is one of the cardinal features of Group Support System . The technology is applauded for knowledge management and brings to fore expertise as well as multiple perspectives regarding organizational decision making . Furthermore , it leverages professional expertise in making pertinent decisions to the objectives goals , mission and vision of an organization...