Group 2: Groupware Disadvantages

1. Group #2: Groupware Disadvantages Chunhsien Juan Mike Scholle Girma Gebrekirstos J Sulek Mike Hodge

2. Groupware Disadvantages Environment Features Cost Network Speed & Reliability Example of Groupware Failures

3. Groupware Disadvantages Environment Not getting face-to-face interaction Facial expressions Body language Tone Loss of personal relationships in group related projects Loss of individual ideas

4. Groupware Disadvantages Features Lack of or too many capabilities Narrow range of capabilities Too complex to know applications Cumbersome user interfaces Mistakes with the data by inexperienced users Abusive users Personal privacy

5. Groupware Disadvantages Cost Implementation Server and Networking Hardware Training programs Technical Support Operating

6. Groupware Disadvantages Network Speed, Reliability, & Compatibility Older systems Reliant on computers and networks which can fail Reliant that all users be computer literate May lack compatibility between two systems

7. Groupware Disadvantages Example of Groupware failures Group Calendaring

8.  Software keep personal Calendars to help individuals manage their time commitments The software can scan the calendars of associates in order to schedule meeting times The user initiates a meeting request by simply adding the names of individuals with whom to meet. The software then schedules a meeting in a open time slot that is appropriate for all parties involved The software request confirmation from all parties

9. Group Calendaring Sounding Like a Good Idea? From the surface group calendaring sounds like it would be welcomed by an office environment Ultimately it is REJECTED! Why?

10. Calendaring Disadvantages The initial problem with the software and hardware for this collaborative tool can number in the thousands of dollars for a moderately sized office. Again COST a disadvantage. Users initially stated the personal aspects of calling an associate to set up a meeting, laughing and socializing were lost. Again changing the office ENVIRONMENT

11. Calendaring Disadvantages It is up to the group member to enter all his/her appointments into the shared calendar which often takes more time than just to maintain a paper calendar. Forcing the user to do work from which they do not benefit. COSTing the company time and �.

12. Calendaring Disadvantage According to an author, Grudin, whom has conducted much research on groupware, the software has failed because only management was involved in the design of the software. The managers and designers underestimated the complexity of the work environment and the software failed. The more users..the more time conflict..leaving the systems virtually useless

13. Calendaring Disadvantages Finally, the system would only work if all associated staff would use the system Some users non-responsive to change Sick What if one meeting leads to another, or runs over

14. Groupware Disadvantages As illustrated in this presentation, there are a few disadvantages to groupware All advantages/disadvantages should be considered before implementation

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