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Nominal Group Technique Process

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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?

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?

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?

Nominal group technique Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of interacting groups in group decision-making?

Nonverbal communication Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to encourage group cohesiveness based on the text?

Giving rewards to individual members Signup and view all the answers

How can group size affect decision-making based on the text?

Smaller groups tend to generate fewer alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative impact of group decision-making mentioned in the text?

Group think overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives Signup and view all the answers

How can physical isolation impact group cohesiveness based on the text?

It can create a sense of 'us vs. them' Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by the text as a way to increase a group's status for better decision-making?

Decreasing the perceived difficulty of attaining membership Signup and view all the answers

How can agreement with group goals impact the decision-making process according to the text?

It can hinder critical analysis of solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the nominal group technique?

Allows for independent thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of electronic meeting in group decision-making?

Blends technology with the nominal group technique Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the electronic meeting technique from traditional group meetings?

Utilizes computers for responses Signup and view all the answers

How does the final decision get determined in the nominal group technique?

By individual ranking of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines the choice among group-decision techniques?

Criteria to emphasize and cost-benefit trade-off Signup and view all the answers

How does the electronic meeting technique facilitate honesty among participants?

By displaying anonymous comments and votes Signup and view all the answers