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What is the main focus of structuration theories of group decision making?

  • Informal groups and cliques
  • The emergent structures of decision making (correct)
  • Individual backgrounds
  • Conflict and emotion in groups

    • What is considered as a key aspect in forming reality within groups?

  • Formal group rules
  • Group size
  • Pre-context of individuals and background factors (correct)
  • Individual personalities

    • In the context of effective group decision making, what does Gilson & Shalley (2004) emphasize?

  • Individual personalities
  • Design of the task for the group activity (correct)
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Formation of formal groups

    • Which aspect is NOT mentioned as a factor shaping effective group decision making by Gilson & Shalley (2004)?

    <p>Size of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Warren Bennis & Herbert Shepard's work from Edgar Schein's work mentioned in the text?

    <p>Emphasis on conflict and emotion in groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to structuration theories of group decision making, what aspects are focused on in generating and sustaining emergent structures?

    <p>Group context, individual backgrounds, and the presented problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concern highlighted by Lowell (2010) regarding group decision making methods?

    <p>The ambiguity about when to apply a given method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT included in Peniwati's (2007) criteria for judging the effectiveness of Group Decision Making Methods?

    <p>Applicability to conflict resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered arguably less important than determining when to apply a group decision making method?

    <p>Judgement in the use of group decision making methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is emphasized as essential for organizational decision making according to the text?

    <p>Scientific and mathematical generality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as a challenge for decision making processes?

    <p>Use of group decision making methods even with some ambiguity about future issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes determining when to use a group decision making method challenging according to the text?

    <p>'Guessing' process involved in decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential effect can attributions of prior successful solutions have on group dynamics?

    <p>Lead to narrowing down options and more focused discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to ongoing research, what is a possible outcome of individual attributions of prior successful solutions in a group setting?

    <p>Generating a strong group dynamic for identifying group solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does prior exposure of individuals to the aim of the group task influence group effectiveness in decision-making?

    <p>It enhances group effectiveness in decision-making processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which framework is commonly used to understand communication between individuals and the rigidities that exist?

    <p>Johari window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was illustrated by the speech given by US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on February 12th, 2002?

    <p>&quot;Known unknowns&quot; in decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to recent research, how do groups tasked with being creative perform more effectively?

    <p>When they are expected to be creative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the phenomenon of doubts being pushed out of conscious thought within a group?

    <p>Repression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by attributing one's own fears or responsibilities to others in a derogatory manner?

    <p>Projection displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom of groupthink involves feelings of concern or dread not being acknowledged by oneself or others?

    <p>Denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism involves addressing weaknesses in one area by focusing on areas of greater strength to avoid value conflict?

    <p>Stereotyping of outgroups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action involves dissuading others from expressing doubts that might upset the current group situation?

    <p>Self-appointed mind guards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the belief in the morality of the group that leads to an inability or refusal to question the moral position?

    <p>Regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some primary aims of the CF activities mentioned in the text?

    <p>Supporting strategic decision making and improving the innovation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous scientist is mentioned in the text as an example of someone who writes science fiction drawing upon their knowledge?

    <p>Alastair Reynolds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Arthur C. Clarke famous for predicting according to the text?

    <p>Geostationary artificial satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Science fiction described as in the text?

    <p>A form of storytelling that presents potential scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a more detailed discussion of futures methodology require?

    <p>Greater development than a small section permits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presented in the text as causing a misdirection of efforts in effective group decision making?

    <p>Individual cognitive processes and specific mental modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages posited by Fisher's work regarding group decision making?

    <p>Orientation, Conflict, Emergence, Reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the key figures mentioned in the text regarding individual interaction in a group context?

    <p>George Homans and Wilfred Bion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a key outcome regarding group cohesion in the text?

    <p>The more cohesive a group is, the more valuable the social approval or activity exchanged among members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the text suggest as a key factor for individuals feeling part of the group dynamic?

    <p>Conforming to emergent group norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect for the effectiveness of lobby groups?

    <p>The more cohesive the group is, the more valuable the social approval or activity exchanged among members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a challenge for decision-making processes in the text?

    <p>Overly descriptive approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of Groupthink phenomenon outlined by Chapman (2006)?

    <p>Type 1 and Type 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Koerber & Neck (2003), what is proposed as a necessary but not sufficient antecedent condition for the emergence of groupthink?

    <p>Collective efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key role does prospect theory play in shaping risk perceptions according to Chapman (2006)?

    <p>Determining judgement through expected losses and gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proposed by Chapman (2006) as resulting in higher levels of concurrency between group members?

    <p>Anxiety between group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Whyte model discussed by Koerber & Neck (2003) in relation to the original Janis Groupthink phenomenon?

    <p>It replaces group cohesiveness with collective efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to be illustrated by the speech given by US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on February 12th, 2002?

    <p>Flawed outcomes from groupthink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is attribution theory's claim about how individuals tend to attribute success and failure?

    <p>Individuals are likely to take credit for their success whilst attributing failure to external circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the self-serving bias impact group decision making according to Goncalo & Duguid (2008)?

    <p>Groups and organizations tend to take credit for their success and attribute failure to their external environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does divergent thinking play in group decision making?

    <p>Divergent thinking encourages a more diverse range of potential solutions and helps mitigate the risk of groupthink.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential outcomes of bringing attributions of past successful decisions into group discussions?

    <p>It can either encourage divergent thinking or lead to misdirection of efforts in effective group decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does groupthink relate to divergent thinking in the context of group decision making?

    <p>Groupthink represents convergent thinking, while divergent thinking aims to prevent groupthink by generating a diverse range of solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of individual attributions of prior successful solutions in a group setting?

    <p>It may help encourage divergent thinking and lead to more effective group decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed group decision-making methodology that aims to recognize individual decision-making factors and group dynamics?

    <p>Motivated Information Process in Groups model (MIP-G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the initiation of systemic information processing by group members when they lack confidence in their understanding of a problem?

    <p>Epistemic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Manz & Neck (1996), what is one way to mitigate the risks of groupthink?

    <p>Encouraging divergent views within the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of structuration theories in group decision making?

    <p>Generating and sustaining emergent structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern highlighted by Lowell (2010) regarding group decision-making methods?

    <p>Determining when to use a group decision-making method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of attributions of prior successful solutions in a group setting?

    <p>Misdirection of efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of the Joseph Kitchin cycle and what is it concerned with?

    <p>3-4 years; acquisition and development of organizational inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the Simon (Smith) Kuznets cycle and what is it concerned with?

    <p>Simon (Smith) Kuznets; migration and investment in construction and capital build projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of the Clement Juglar cycle and what is its focus?

    <p>7-11 years; increase and decrease in fixed investment in plant equipment and machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contribution of the Joseph Kitchin cycle to the business cycle theory?

    <p>Lack of information and diffusion contributing to business cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist's work laid the foundation for development economics and revealed issues with Keynesian economics in the long term?

    <p>Simon (Smith) Kuznets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the business 'cycle' in understanding economic forces?

    <p>Combined pressures and forces with varying periodicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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