Connolly, Terry; Jessup, Leonard M.; Valacich, Joseph S. - In: Management Science 36 (1990) 6, pp. 689-703
A laboratory experiment was used to evaluate the effects of anonymity and evaluative tone on computer-mediated groups using a group decision support system to perform an idea-generation task. Evaluative tone was manipulated through a confederate group member who entered supportive or critical...