Cognitive complexity and methodical training: enhancing or suppressing creativity

Jungwoo Lee, Duane P. Truex

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Abstract

This research explores an aspect of developers' cognitive structure based on the theory of cognitive complexity. Underlying structure for information processing is the central topic of a variety of theories known collectively as complexity theories. These theories address the structural dimensions that underlie the flow, processing, and use of information within individual, team or organization. This paper uses the theory of complexity as a theoretical basis in explaining phenomena in systems development arena, especially in relation to training on systems development methods. Based on an experiment of novice developers, this paper provides initial evidence for research feasibility using the theory of cognitive complexity, suggests theoretical relationship of the cognitive complexity towards the creativity, and presents a stages-of-growth model for cognitive development of systems developer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
PublisherIEEE
Pages173
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)0769504930
Publication statusPublished - 2000
EventThe 33rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Siences (HICSS-33) - Maui, USA
Duration: 2000 Jan 42000 Jan 7

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN (Print)1060-3425

Other

OtherThe 33rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Siences (HICSS-33)
CityMaui, USA
Period00/1/400/1/7

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science(all)

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