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?

<p>It is too expensive and time-consuming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a brainstorming session?

<p>To generate as many ideas as possible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Delphi technique?

<p>It allows for independent consideration of ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To discover and build on the positive aspects of an organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It continues to find problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>People talk to one another to discover the times when the organization is at its best (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To envision the organization as if the peak moments were the norm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

<p>David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Experimentation and improvisation occur to test designs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Delphi technique?

<p>Use of questionnaires to gather judgements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of the Delphi technique?

<p>It can rely on the input of experts who are widely dispersed geographically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential application of the Delphi technique?

<p>To evaluate the quality of research proposals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many rounds does the Delphi technique typically involve?

<p>Many, but usually not exceeding three (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of the Delphi technique?

<p>Face-to-face meetings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Judgments on a particular topic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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