Knowledge creation in focus groups: can group technologies help?

An exploratory study of architectural practices and challenges in using agile software development approaches

“…Our focus group intended to gain a deep understanding of the architecture-related practices and challenges when using agile approaches based on the experiences and views of the participants. The discussion in focus group is largely free-flowing, but discreetly guided by a moderator, who is responsible for keeping the group discussion focused on relevant topics and make sure that everyone has an opportunity to participate [31].…”

Accessibility levels of Portuguese enterprise websites: equal opportunities for all?

“…Focus groups seek to maximize search time and to take advantage of the synergies that arise from group effort (Parent, 2000). Stewart and Shamdasani (1990) point to the advantages of focus groups over other methods such as individual interviews and Delphi groups from the point of view of the researchers and participants.…”

Supporting complex problems: an examination of Churchman's inquirers as a knowledge management foundation

“…Similar to product development, a study in product launch revealed that groups which use Group Support Systems (GSS) to support their activities produce a greater number of ideas/knowledge that prove more useful to managers making product launch decisions (Parent et al, 2000). These decisions are also moderately unstructured given the variability in product, price, location, and other factors pertinent to a product launch.…”