An exploratory study of input configuration and group process in a negotiation task using a large display

ABSTRACT

This paper reports on an exploratory study of the effects of input configuration on group behavior and performance in a collaborative task performed by a collocated group using a large display. Twelve groups completed a mixed-motive negotiation task under two conditions: a single, shared mouse and one mouse per person. Results suggest that the multiple mouse condition allowed for more parallel work, but the quality of discussion was higher in the single mouse condition. Moreover, participants were more likely to act in their own best interest in the multiple mouse condition.

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Index Terms

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • Interaction paradigms