HCA 301: Group Decision Making - Nominal Group Technique

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What is the main advantage of using the Delphi technique?

It allows for more vocal members to dominate the discussion

It is a quick way to solve a problem

It minimizes the chances of dominant personalities in the group (correct)

It is a cost-effective way to gather ideas

When is the Delphi technique particularly useful?

When there are many experts available to provide input

When there is a known solution to a problem

When expert opinions are needed but expense would prohibit bringing them together (correct)

When there is a need for quick decision-making

What is the main purpose of the Delphi technique?

To generate as many ideas as possible

To evaluate the effectiveness of a group decision

To find the most cost-effective solution to a problem

To find a solution to a problem with no known solution (correct)

What is a common criticism of the brainstorming approach?

It is too expensive and time-consuming Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a brainstorming session?

To generate as many ideas as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Delphi technique?

It allows for independent consideration of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Appreciative Inquiry in group decision making?

To discover and build on the positive aspects of an organization Signup and view all the answers

According to the Appreciative Inquiry approach, what happens when an organization focuses on its problems?

It continues to find problems Signup and view all the answers

In the Appreciative Inquiry process, what happens during the 'Discover' phase?

People talk to one another to discover the times when the organization is at its best Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the 'Dream' phase in Appreciative Inquiry?

To envision the organization as if the peak moments were the norm Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the 'Deliver' phase of Appreciative Inquiry?

Experimentation and improvisation occur to test designs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Delphi technique?

Use of questionnaires to gather judgements Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of the Delphi technique?

It can rely on the input of experts who are widely dispersed geographically Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential application of the Delphi technique?

To evaluate the quality of research proposals Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main advantage of using the Delphi technique?

When is the Delphi technique particularly useful?

What is the main purpose of the Delphi technique?

What is a common criticism of the brainstorming approach?

What is the primary goal of a brainstorming session?

What is a key characteristic of the Delphi technique?

What is the primary purpose of Appreciative Inquiry in group decision making?

According to the Appreciative Inquiry approach, what happens when an organization focuses on its problems?

In the Appreciative Inquiry process, what happens during the 'Discover' phase?

What is the goal of the 'Dream' phase in Appreciative Inquiry?

Who developed the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

What occurs during the 'Deliver' phase of Appreciative Inquiry?

What is a characteristic of the Delphi technique?

What is an advantage of the Delphi technique?

What is a potential application of the Delphi technique?

How many rounds does the Delphi technique typically involve?

What is NOT a characteristic of the Delphi technique?

What type of information can be gathered using the Delphi technique?

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