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What is one key advantage of group decision making compared to individual decision making?
What is one key advantage of group decision making compared to individual decision making?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision making?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision making?
How can the size of a group influence decision making?
How can the size of a group influence decision making?
What effect can conformity pressures have on group decision making?
What effect can conformity pressures have on group decision making?
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What is a primary reason that group decision making may take longer than individual decision making?
What is a primary reason that group decision making may take longer than individual decision making?
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Which statement accurately reflects a limitation of group decision making regarding expertise?
Which statement accurately reflects a limitation of group decision making regarding expertise?
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Why might group decision-making processes be considered more democratic?
Why might group decision-making processes be considered more democratic?
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision making?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision making?
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What is a key characteristic of the brainstorming process?
What is a key characteristic of the brainstorming process?
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In the nominal group technique, what is the primary focus during the decision-making process?
In the nominal group technique, what is the primary focus during the decision-making process?
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What major advantage does an electronic meeting offer compared to traditional meetings?
What major advantage does an electronic meeting offer compared to traditional meetings?
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What is one effective outcome of good data management in an organization?
What is one effective outcome of good data management in an organization?
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How does the nominal group technique differ from brainstorming?
How does the nominal group technique differ from brainstorming?
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What is a distinguishing feature of electronic meetings compared to face-to-face ones?
What is a distinguishing feature of electronic meetings compared to face-to-face ones?
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What can be seen as a disadvantage of brainstorming sessions?
What can be seen as a disadvantage of brainstorming sessions?
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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding videoconferencing as a variation of electronic meetings?
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding videoconferencing as a variation of electronic meetings?
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What is the optimal range of group size for effective decision-making?
What is the optimal range of group size for effective decision-making?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of group decisions?
Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of group decisions?
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Why is creativity considered important in decision-making?
Why is creativity considered important in decision-making?
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What fundamental aspect underlies the ability to produce creative work?
What fundamental aspect underlies the ability to produce creative work?
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Which of the following can help stimulate employee creativity?
Which of the following can help stimulate employee creativity?
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What characteristic is associated with an individual's ability to think creatively?
What characteristic is associated with an individual's ability to think creatively?
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Which factor is considered intrinsic motivation for creativity?
Which factor is considered intrinsic motivation for creativity?
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What is often seen as a negative aspect of larger group sizes in decision-making contexts?
What is often seen as a negative aspect of larger group sizes in decision-making contexts?
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What is a primary benefit of effective data management in an organization?
What is a primary benefit of effective data management in an organization?
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Which aspect is most negatively affected by poor data management?
Which aspect is most negatively affected by poor data management?
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What security measure does effective data management provide?
What security measure does effective data management provide?
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How does good data management influence decision-making within an organization?
How does good data management influence decision-making within an organization?
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What can be the consequence of not having a data management system?
What can be the consequence of not having a data management system?
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Which factor can lead to operational inefficiencies within an organization?
Which factor can lead to operational inefficiencies within an organization?
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What is a key characteristic of organizations without effective data management?
What is a key characteristic of organizations without effective data management?
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What is one major risk associated with poor data management?
What is one major risk associated with poor data management?
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Study Notes
Group Decision Making
- Group decisions are often used for important, far-reaching organizational activities.
- Common group formats for decision-making include committees, work teams, task forces, review panels, etc.
- These groups represent the people most affected by the decisions.
- Group members are often best-qualified to make decisions affecting them.
- Managers spend a substantial portion of their time in meetings for both individual & group decisions.
- Neither individual nor group decisions are universally ideal.
Advantages of Group Decision Making
- Groups typically have access to more complete information compared to individuals.
- Groups bring diverse experiences and perspectives.
- Groups can generate more possible solutions. (Group members often represent different areas of expertise.)
- Group decisions generally lead to higher acceptance of solutions. This is because people are more likely to accept decisions made by groups, or in which they had a role in the process.
- Group decision-making processes are more democratic.
Disadvantages of Group Decision Making
- Group decision-making is often time-consuming. Decision-making interactions between group members can be inefficient.
- Group decisions are sometimes subject to minority domination. Imbalances in rank, experience, knowledge, influence, skills, etc. can allow some members to dominate the process.
- Group members may compromise to conform and suppress unpopular views, giving a false appearance of agreement and solidarity.
- Group decisions can lead to ambiguous responsibility. In groups, it can be hard to pinpoint who was specifically responsible for what outcome.
Size of the Group
- Group size is a factor that influences decision-making effectiveness.
- Larger groups require more coordination and time to let all members contribute. This adds to the decision-making time.
- Groups composed of odd numbers of people help to avoid decision deadlocks.
- Groups of 5-7 people appear to be the most effective.
Criteria for Effective Decisions
- Criteria for effective decisions include accuracy, speed, creativity, and acceptance.
- Group decisions tend to be more accurate, creative, and accepted than individual decisions.
- Individual decisions are generally faster than group decisions.
Creativity in Decision Making
- Creativity is the ability to propose novel, applicable ideas.
- Creative ideas build upon previous ideas in the process.
- Creativity is important in making decisions because it enables a deeper understanding of the problem and helps to identify viable solutions.
- People can improve their creativity by understanding psychological barriers & learning to think differently.
- Individuals have diverse levels of creativity.
- Most people have at least moderate creative ability.
Stimulating Employee Creativity
- Expertise (knowledge) is the foundation of creative work.
- Creative thinking skills involve understanding familiar ideas in new ways and connecting disparate elements. These skills include intelligence, independence, self-confidence, internal locus of control and tolerance for ambiguity.
- Intrinsic task motivation is driven by interest or a perceived challenge. This encourages the use of creativity to generate solutions and ideas.
Improving Group Decision Making
- Brainstorming: A structured method for generating ideas without initial criticism. Participants focus on generating as many solutions as possible through "free-wheeling."
- Nominal group technique: Encourages independent idea generation while limiting group discussions. Participants write and share ideas without discussion, then discuss ideas to decide a favored course.
- Electronic meetings: Utilizing technology for group communication, these meetings support anonymity, honesty, speed, and can aid in decision-making.
Importance of Finding Relevant Data
- Productivity: Good data management directly correlates with organizational productivity. Poor data management leads to inefficiency and decreased effectiveness.
- Cost efficiency: Managing data well reduces redundancy— preventing wasted resources.
- Operational nimbleness: Strong data management allows companies to respond quickly to market fluctuations and changes.
- Security risks: Proper data management safeguards valuable information, reducing the chance of leaks or loss. Data management also protects an organization's credibility and trustworthiness.
- Reduced data loss: Well-managed data provides backups and improved retrieval during data loss incidents.
- More Accurate Decisions: Data management enables better comprehension of information leading to improved decision-making. Data systems and accurate data are critical in decision-making processes.
- Reactive versus proactive: Effective data management shifts an organization from reactive to proactive approaches thus decreasing costs.
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Explore the intricacies of group decision making, focusing on its importance in organizational activities. Learn about various formats for group decisions and the advantages they offer, such as access to diverse perspectives and enhanced acceptance of solutions.
