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What is the consequence of ignoring a suggestion in the 'Plop' decision-making approach?

The group will reconsider the suggestion after some time.

The suggestion will be brought up again later for discussion.

The person who made the suggestion may withdraw or resist later suggestions. (correct)

The group will immediately make a decision.

In the 'One-Person Decision' approach, what may happen if the decider depends on voluntary support from others to implement the decision?

The group will support the decision immediately.

The decider may find himself carrying out the decision alone. (correct)

The decision will be revisited for further discussion.

The decision will be implemented by the group collectively.

How can one person prevent a group from reaching a decision in the 'Topic Jumping' scenario?

By introducing a new point just as the group is ready to decide something. (correct)

By staying silent throughout the decision-making process.

By making a decision without consulting the group.

By agreeing with the group's decision too quickly.

What should be done if a point is introduced in the 'Topic Jumping' scenario and it is not relevant?

Recognize it as a distraction and do not allow it to prevent the group from making a decision. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'Not to decide – is to decide' in the 'Plop' approach?

Indicates that not making a decision is still a form of decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible outcome of an impending decision in the 'Fear of Consequences' scenario?

Division and disagreement Signup and view all the answers

What frequently leads to divided loyalties about decisions in the 'Conflicting Loyalties' scenario?

Being a member of multiple groups Signup and view all the answers

What may interfere with sound decision making in the 'Interpersonal Conflict' scenario?

Personal differences Signup and view all the answers

What may occur when a group substitutes personal opinions for adequate information in the 'Blundering Methods' scenario?

Inadequate decision making Signup and view all the answers

What may be a reason for a person to try to get the group to make a certain decision in the 'Hidden Agenda' scenario?

Reasons which will not be shared with the group Signup and view all the answers

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What is the consequence of ignoring a suggestion in the 'Plop' decision-making approach?

In the 'One-Person Decision' approach, what may happen if the decider depends on voluntary support from others to implement the decision?

How can one person prevent a group from reaching a decision in the 'Topic Jumping' scenario?

What should be done if a point is introduced in the 'Topic Jumping' scenario and it is not relevant?

What is the significance of the statement 'Not to decide – is to decide' in the 'Plop' approach?

What is the possible outcome of an impending decision in the 'Fear of Consequences' scenario?

What frequently leads to divided loyalties about decisions in the 'Conflicting Loyalties' scenario?

What may interfere with sound decision making in the 'Interpersonal Conflict' scenario?

What may occur when a group substitutes personal opinions for adequate information in the 'Blundering Methods' scenario?

What may be a reason for a person to try to get the group to make a certain decision in the 'Hidden Agenda' scenario?

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