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HCI RESEARCH IN MIS : A PERSONAL VIEW. IZAK BENBASAT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. HCI?. “Human Factors in IS (HCI) is the scientific study of the interaction between people, computers, and the work environment. (source: Dr. Jane M. Carey) HCI = INTERACTION = COMMUNICATION.
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HCI RESEARCH IN MIS : A PERSONAL VIEW IZAK BENBASAT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
HCI? • “Human Factors in IS (HCI) is the scientific study of the interaction between people, computers, and the work environment. (source: Dr. Jane M. Carey) • HCI = INTERACTION= COMMUNICATION
communication • Individual • Group • Organization • Industry
Individual-Computer Communication • Decision support systems* • Human-computer interfaces • person to machine (direct manipulation, abbreviations) • machine to person (graphics, colors, multimedia)* • Knowledge-based system interfaces & explanations* • * Focus on effectiveness
Group – Computer Communication • Group member communication & problem solving* *Focus on Improving Communication
What is HCI in the Age of E-Commerce? • Manipulating Products • Enhancing Social Presence • Trust in Online Recommendation Agents • Use of Avatars for providing help
New emphasis on HCI Design • window to the world metaphor (HCI as a conduit for person to company communication) • Reducing Distance & Enhancing Trust • Social presence • Product • Store • From efficiency & effectiveness to a focus on relationship management