HYPERTEXT - A NEW APPROACH TO CONSTRUCT GROUP SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Hypertext is an information management technology whereby the database consists of nodes connected together by links to form networks. The n odes can contain information in the form of text, graphics, image, voi ce and video, This paper describes the unique features, strengths and weaknesses of hypertext, It highlights the potential contribution of h ypertext to the construction of an effective group support system (GSS ). Finally, it describes SAGE, a hypertext-based GSS, to illustrate ho w hypertext features can be incorporated in a GSS to more effectively support decision making groups. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Lt d