Time management in GDSS: a satisficing model

Abstract

Focuses on time reduction in meetings through the use of group decision support systems (GDSS). Reports on some criticisms of GDSS, in that it increases time taken to reach a decision, and addresses this issue. Refers to Grosch’s Law, the Satisficing Model, and the 80/20 rule (or Pareto Principle). Applies the 80/20 rule to the number of papers published by a number of authors. Plots a chart of the figures and finds that 77 per cent of papers are written by 23 per cent of authors. Links back these findings to GDSS and suggests that by controlling openness, some control can be exercised over the length of time it takes to reach a decision. Indicates that the use of electronic meeting systems will increase and, consequently, further research should be carried out in reducing uproductive meeting time.

Citation

Chen, E.T., Pete Chong, P. and Chen, J.C.H. (1998), "Time management in GDSS: a satisficing model", Management Research News, Vol. 21 No. 7/8, pp. 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409179810781545