University of The Cumberland Robotics and Group Decision Making Discussion

Chapter 10 –discussion question #1

Based upon the current state of the art of robotics applications, which industries are most likely to embrace robotics? Why?

exercise 1

Identify applications other than those discussed in this chapter where Pepper is being used for commercial and personal purposes.

Exercise 7

Conduct research to identify the most recent developments in self-driving cars.

Chapter 11- discussion question #1-4

1. Explain why it is useful to describe group work in terms of the time/place framework.

2. Describe the kinds of support that groupware can provide to decision makers.

3. Explain why most groupware is deployed today over the Web.

4. Explain in what ways physical meetings can be inefficient. Explain how technology can make meetings more effective.

exercise 4

Compare Simon’s four-phase decision-making model to the steps in using GDSS.

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