TOWARD THE DESIGN OF A GROUP: A PRELIMINARY MODEL.

Abstract

Concepts relevant to a theory of group design are presented. Criteria appropriate to evaluating group interaction are developed. A simple model of interaction within a group is presented. Using a linear programming formulation, the value of group interaction is maximized. The emphasis throughout is on interaction value as a function of the subjects discussed, the knowledgability of the speakers and the interests of the listeners. This, rather than the amount of action per se, is the focus of the current work and future plans discussed for expanding the model. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0648084

Entities

People

  • A. C. Stedry
  • M. W. Shelly

Organizations

  • Carnegie Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Computer Programming
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Convex Programming
  • Cooperation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Psychology

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