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FU, XIAOLAN

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0.337 group gss support groups systems brainstorming research process electronic members results paper effects individual ebs
0.175 research study influence effects literature theoretical use understanding theory using impact behavior insights examine influences
0.135 decision making decisions decision-making makers use quality improve performance managers process better results time managerial

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Lowry, Paul Benjamin 1 Zhang, Dongsong 1 Zhou, Lina 1
CMC 1 computer-mediated communication 1 culture 1 group decision making 1
group decision systems 1 group diversity 1 majority influence 1 social presence 1
virtual teams 1

Articles (1)

The Impact of Individualism--Collectivism, Social Presence, and Group Diversity on Group Decision Making Under Majority Influence. (Journal of Management Information Systems, 2007)
Authors: Abstract:
    Majority influence is the attempt by a majority of group members to impose their common position on group dissenters during group decision making. Because of globalization, the use of cross-cultural teams in group tasks is becoming increasingly common. The objective of this study was to investigate how national culture, social presence, and group diversity may affect majority influence in a group decision-making context. A total of 183 groups participated in a large-scale empirical experiment at multiple sites. The results show that the national culture of group minorities has a significant impact on majority influence and that the use of computer-mediated communication can reduce majority influence. The findings have both theoretical and practical implications for improving the outcome and the effectiveness of group decision making in cross-cultural environments.