Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

9-1995

Abstract

Despite the popularity of brainstorming, research has shown that verbal brainstorming is not always effective in increasing group creativity. On the other hand, its electronic counterpart, electronic brainstorming, appears to produce much better results. Is technology the panacea for group idea generation? This paper first reviews the theory of group creativity and then examines the characteristics of electronic brainstorming that makes it more effective than verbal brainstorming. From the success of electronic brainstorming, it then argues that the use of technology might be the key to overcome the space and time constraints that are commonly faced by creativity groups.

Discipline

Databases and Information Systems

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Areas of Excellence

Digital transformation

Publication

Journal of Creative Behavior

Volume

29

Issue

3

First Page

201

Last Page

216

ISSN

2162-6057

Identifier

10.1002/j.2162-6057.1995.tb00749.x

Publisher

Wiley: 12 months

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2162-6057.1995.tb00749.x

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