Computer networking among executives: a case study

Group support systems may be `distributed´ for non-simultaneous use by being embedded in a computer-mediated communication system (CMCS). In this manner, large groups may use them for complex tasks over an extended period of time. Will executives use such systems, and what are their reactions? This case study of elites formulating recommendations for the White House Conference on Productivity demonstrates that executives can use such systems effectively for `real´ and important decision-making tasks, given that `critical success factors´ are met. Perceived information richness is strongly correlated with perceptions of productivity enhancement as a result of system use