Publication Type
Conference Proceeding Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
2-2009
Abstract
Virtual worlds are three-dimensional, computer-generated worlds where team collaboration is facilitated through the use of shared virtual space. In this research, we are interested in studying the effect of task complexity on team collaboration. We use a puzzle as the collaboration task and manipulate task complexity using the number of puzzle pieces. We hypothesize that task complexity will influence team cohesion as well as satisfaction with team process and outcome, increase the time taken to complete the task, and increase the relative unevenness in team members' contributions in terms of physical effort to accomplish the task due to the increased challenge of the task.
Keywords
Virtual worlds, avatars, task complexity, puzzle, team collaboration.
Discipline
Databases and Information Systems
Research Areas
Information Systems and Management
Areas of Excellence
Digital transformation
Publication
Proceedings of the Sixteenth Mardi Gras Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2009 February 19-21
First Page
1
Last Page
3
Publisher
AIS
City or Country
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Citation
NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon; MENNECKE, B.; and SCHILLER, S..
Team collaboration in virtual worlds: The role of task complexity. (2009). Proceedings of the Sixteenth Mardi Gras Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2009 February 19-21. 1-3.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/10071
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://aisel.aisnet.org/mg2009/7
