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Managing the Social and Cultural Consequences of Introducing Groupware Technology into the Group Learning Environment

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Many organizations in recent times have changed their working culture to embrace such ideas as group working and self-management teams. As such, the introduction of GroupWare technology into an organization, either business or educational, should be considered carefully. In addition, both in the business world and academia there is some confusion as to what exactly constitutes a GroupWare product. Furthermore, not only must technological requirements be considered but also social and cultural aspects. As a result, introducing GroupWare technologies into the educational environment may enhance group working, but due care and attention must be given when introducing such technology. In order to comprehend the technology it is a prerequisite that both business organisations and academic institutions understand the social and cultural aspects of introducing group working into their establishment.

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Hogarth, A. Managing the Social and Cultural Consequences of Introducing Groupware Technology into the Group Learning Environment. Education and Information Technologies 6, 193–204 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1012562224527

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