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What is the main purpose of brainstorming in a group decision-making setting?
What is the main purpose of brainstorming in a group decision-making setting?
- To suppress individual thinking
- To stimulate creativity by generating alternatives (correct)
- To encourage conformity of opinion
- To restrict discussion
In a typical brainstorming session, what happens when one idea is presented?
In a typical brainstorming session, what happens when one idea is presented?
- It is rejected without consideration
- Judgments are made right away
- It is immediately criticized
- It stimulates others to think creatively (correct)
How does the nominal group technique differ from interacting groups in decision-making?
How does the nominal group technique differ from interacting groups in decision-making?
- Group members operate independently (correct)
- Members do not meet face to face
- Interpersonal communication is encouraged
- No problem statement is provided
Which method allows group members to freely suggest alternatives without facing criticism?
Which method allows group members to freely suggest alternatives without facing criticism?
What is a key feature of interacting groups in group decision-making?
What is a key feature of interacting groups in group decision-making?
What is one way to encourage group cohesiveness based on the text?
What is one way to encourage group cohesiveness based on the text?
How can group size affect decision-making based on the text?
How can group size affect decision-making based on the text?
What is a potential negative impact of group decision-making mentioned in the text?
What is a potential negative impact of group decision-making mentioned in the text?
How can physical isolation impact group cohesiveness based on the text?
How can physical isolation impact group cohesiveness based on the text?
What is suggested by the text as a way to increase a group's status for better decision-making?
What is suggested by the text as a way to increase a group's status for better decision-making?
How can agreement with group goals impact the decision-making process according to the text?
How can agreement with group goals impact the decision-making process according to the text?
What is the main advantage of the nominal group technique?
What is the main advantage of the nominal group technique?
What is the role of electronic meeting in group decision-making?
What is the role of electronic meeting in group decision-making?
What differentiates the electronic meeting technique from traditional group meetings?
What differentiates the electronic meeting technique from traditional group meetings?
How does the final decision get determined in the nominal group technique?
How does the final decision get determined in the nominal group technique?
What factor determines the choice among group-decision techniques?
What factor determines the choice among group-decision techniques?
How does the electronic meeting technique facilitate honesty among participants?
How does the electronic meeting technique facilitate honesty among participants?
