A group decision support system (GDSS) exercise employing the GE Matrix for international market evaluation was conducted with an Executive M.B.A. class. A postexercise survey of subjects indicated support for using this technology to elicit ideas and evaluations from groups. This technology is recommended for marketing class exercises and group projects.
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