A Study of Meeting and Conference Behavior.
Abstract
The behavior of participants and the events that occurred in 48 academic, business, and government meetings were recorded using observational techniques and a participant questionnaire. The data that were obtained from a large number of dependent variables provide a great deal of detailed, descriptive information about face-to-face meetings in general and about their associated communication activities. Among other things, the data document: (1) how and why the meetings were conducted; (2) when, where, and for how long the meetings were held; (3) the pattern and nature of commuication interactions among participants; and (4) the use made of supplemental communication aids such as audio-visuals and graphics. Three distinct types of meetings--small, medium, and large--were identified and shown to differ in complexity and communication characteristics. Implications of these and other observed differences among meeting for tele-conferencing system design are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074086
Entities
People
- Alphonse Chapanis
- Mark Allan Brecht
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University