Dynamics in Hierarchical CSCW Systems

Abstract

Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) is a popular research topic in recent years. In classical cooperative applications, cooperation cannot be adapted to the dynamics and hierarchies of real world. According to the formal specification of dynamic cooperation in hierarchical systems, a dynamic hierarchical cooperative system model, DHCSCW, is proposed in this paper. In this model, cooperators capable of dynamic cooperation and a new hierarchical structure Group Cluster are constructed. Dynamic cooperation can be implemented through directed information loop among cooperators in adjacent levels. Based on this model, dynamic cooperation can be implemented through the horizontal active cooperation in a group, and hierarchical cooperation can be implemented through vertical cooperation between groups at adjacent levels.KeywordsCooperation SchemeCooperative WorkAdjacent LevelComputer Support Cooperative WorkOuter EnvironmentThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.