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Question 1

What occurs during the first step of the nominal group technique once the problem is described?

Answer 1

Team members silently and independently write down as many solutions as they can.

The nominal group technique involves three steps, where the first step focuses on individual idea generation.

Question 2

What is the nominal group technique a variation of?

Answer 2

Brainwriting

The nominal group technique adds a verbal element to the brainwriting process.

Question 3

Why is the activity called ‘nominal’ in the nominal group technique?

Answer 3

Participants form a group only in name during two of the three steps.

This highlights the distinction between the collaborative and individual phases of the technique.

Question 4

What do participants do in the second step of the nominal group technique?

Answer 4

Participants silently and independently rank-order or vote on each proposed solution.

This step allows for the prioritization of ideas generated in the first step.

Question 5

What is the third step of the nominal group technique?

Answer 5

Team members criticize or debate on the ideas presented by others.

This step encourages discussion and refinement of the proposed solutions.

Question 6

True or False: In the nominal group technique, team members type their ideas using special computer software.

Answer 6

False

The process emphasizes silent and independent writing rather than using computer software.