HCA 301 Group Decision Making: Nominal Group Technique
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What is the primary method of idea generation in the Nominal Group Technique?

  • Silent written generation (correct)
  • Voting on priority ideas
  • Round-robin presentation
  • Brainstorming
  • What is the primary purpose of the round-robin presentation in the Nominal Group Technique?

  • To generate new ideas
  • To encourage group discussion
  • To present individual ideas in a brief phrase (correct)
  • To evaluate and prioritize ideas
  • What is the outcome of the voting process in the Nominal Group Technique?

  • A consensus decision
  • A group solution derived mathematically (correct)
  • A majority vote
  • A randomly selected idea
  • What is a characteristic of the Nominal Group Technique?

    <p>No direct exchange occurs among group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the Nominal Group Technique?

    <p>It produces better decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the Nominal Group Technique and Delphi technique in group decision making?

    <p>They minimize the chances of more vocal members dominating discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the flip chart in the Nominal Group Technique?

    <p>To record individual ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Nominal Group Technique particularly useful?

    <p>When expert opinions are needed and expense would prohibit bringing them together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of brainstorming in group decision making?

    <p>To generate many diverse ideas as quickly as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of the brainstorming approach?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during a brainstorming session?

    <p>Group members generate many diverse ideas without considering their relative value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Nominal Group Technique and Delphi technique?

    <p>To find solutions to fact-finding problems with no known solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the Appreciative Inquiry approach to group decision making?

    <p>To focus on the positive aspects of an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the developers of the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

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

    What is the purpose of the 'Discover' phase in Appreciative Inquiry?

    <p>To share stories of peak moments in the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the 'Design' phase of Appreciative Inquiry?

    <p>People design elements of the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the 'Deliver' phase of Appreciative Inquiry?

    <p>People test and improve designs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

    <p>To create a more positive and effective organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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