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?

No direct exchange occurs among group members (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the Nominal Group Technique?

It produces better decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They minimize the chances of more vocal members dominating discussion (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To record individual ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is the Nominal Group Technique particularly useful?

When expert opinions are needed and expense would prohibit bringing them together (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To generate many diverse ideas as quickly as possible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the brainstorming approach?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a brainstorming session?

Group members generate many diverse ideas without considering their relative value (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To find solutions to fact-finding problems with no known solution (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To focus on the positive aspects of an organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the developers of the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To share stories of peak moments in the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

People design elements of the future (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

People test and improve designs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the Appreciative Inquiry approach?

To create a more positive and effective organization (A) Signup and view all the answers