Group support for regional development in Mexico

We live at a time of rapid change in a world of challenges and contrasts. 7%e opportunities for application of Group Support Systems (GSS) in international contexts are many in number ana’ broad reaching in implication. A methodology for regional development studies has been developed by the ITESM Center for Strategic Studies in Monterrey, Mexico. This paper examines their use of GroupSystem, reports on findings, compares to US$ndings, and establkhes areas of jkture research. Data gathered in conjunction with a sen’es of GSS sessions on regional development with 293 senior Mexicun business and govemment participants are presented. Dkmskm focuses on the implications of cultural di$erences in conjunction with GSS use compared to US groups.