An important contribution of Group Support Systems (GSSs) may come from improvement of organizational memory and learning through dynamic script management. The evolution of script management is briefly outlined with suggested links to organizational memory and learning. Practical suggestions and research questions are proposed based on the relationships among scripts, meetings, and broader organizational processes.
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