摘要: Abstract : One of the most time consuming functions facing management and staff in organizations is need to participate various forms group communications. The methods available for discussions (as opposed presentation formats) are actually quite limited number. They include committee or panel meetings, telephone conference calls, Delphi exercises conferences. purpose paper describe two computerized versions basic call. These systems, titled 'PARTY-LINE' anD 3DISCUSSION', provide a completely new unique communication form have particular utility geographically dispersed groups desiring immediate written records proceedings. Considerations both relative effectiveness cost between verbal modes quantified discussed. (Author)