Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


osu1250700763.pdf (10.73 MB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

Lightweight Technology Functions for Small Ad Hoc Team Communication

Bernal, Fernando
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1250700763

Abstract Details

2009, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Escalation in adoption of communication and social networking technologies have triggered interest in understanding their functionality and potential in designing Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) technologies. This thesis speaks of such emerging channels in terms of their “weight” and will show that “lighter weight” technologies tend to have better acceptance and more versatile applications. By using design research techniques a visual palette was created to describe teamwork after conducting a piloting team building experiment on ad hoc teams. An experiment was also conducted with ad hoc teams where they had to give a solution to a logistics problem under tight constraints. The task used in the experiment addressed four stages in macrocognition covering two main conditions: face to face interaction and distributed collaboration using a “lightweight” communication tool (Skype). The final part of the thesis provides design guidelines to enhance collaborative platforms by implementing lightweight approaches to improve the overall teamwork experience.
Emily Patterson, PhD (Advisor)
David Woods, PhD (Advisor)
41 p.
Communication
Lightweight; communication; ad hoc

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Bernal, F. (2009). Lightweight Technology Functions for Small Ad Hoc Team Communication [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1250700763

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bernal, Fernando. Lightweight Technology Functions for Small Ad Hoc Team Communication. 2009. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1250700763.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bernal, Fernando. "Lightweight Technology Functions for Small Ad Hoc Team Communication." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1250700763

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

osu1250700763
359
© 2009, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by The Ohio State University and OhioLINK.