Group decision making I Flashcards
Processes by which groups move towards consensus and reach decisions is called?
Group decision making
Models suggested by research in group decisions processes are?
social transition schemes and social decision schemes
The rules or models indicating how groups move through different patterns of members’ views until a final decision is made is?
Social transition schemes/rules
How many stages do groups move through in making decisions?
4
The stage that involves the group identifying the task it is supposed or trying to accomplish and the strategy it will use to solve it is called?
Orientation stage
Where the group gathers information identifying possible solutions and assesses or evaluates them is called
discussion stage
Where group members both implicit or explicit decision rules to arrive at a decision is called?
Decision stage
Where the group evaluates the decision made and goes on to carry out or execute it is called?
implementation stage
Rules relating the initial distribution of member’s views or preferences to the group’s final decisions is called?
social decision schemes
When this rule is being used it means all members must agree on the same position. What is this rule called?
unanimity rule
When there is no clear majority, the group opts for the position that has the most support. What rule is this?
Plurality-wins rule
Plurality-wins rule is also called…?
simple majority
Where a group makes a decision when a stance is favored by two-thirds of its members is called?
Two-thirds majority rule
Where the correct solution or view will ultimately predominate is called?
The truth wins rule
Where the group adopts a position consistent with the direction of the 1st shift in opinion shown by any of its members is called?
The 1st shift rule
Instances where the leader of a group exercises his veto power is called?
decision by proclamation
The rule that suggests agreement through a process of formal negotiation between parties unable to reach a decision is called?
Arbitration
A process used to generate multiple ideas and alternatives for problem solving is called?
brainstorming
Who developed the concept of brainstorming and why?
A.F Osborn to increase creativity
What technique is used to generate ideas like brainstorming and evaluate the ideas generated selecting alternatives and or solutions?
nominal group technique
The technique employed to solve problems by experts who are not physically present at a common location but dispersed is called?
The delphi technique
Presenting opinions and gaining agreement to support a decision is called
consensus
The practice of choosing a solution that meets a minimum acceptable standard rather than searching for the best possible solution is called ?
Satisficing or saficing
The practice where group members exchange support for decisions based on previous favors or agreements, rather than on the merits of the current issue is called
Horse trading
