Group decision making; process & outcome Flashcards
The processes by which groups move towards consensus and reach decisions is called?
Group decision making
Stages or procedures followed until a group reaches a decision is called?
Social transition schemes
At what stage do the group identify the task and the strategy it’s supposed to use?
orientation stage
At what stage does the group gather information, identifying possible solutions and assesses or evaluates them?
Discussion stage
Where the group evaluates different alternatives and makes a final choice is called?
Decision stage
Where the group evaluates the decision made and goes on to execute is called?
implementation stage
Rules relating the preferences to the group’s final decisions is called?
Social decision schemes
Where all group members must agree on the same position before a decision is finalized is called?
Unanimity rule
Where the group opts for the decision with the most votes is called?
Plurality wins rule
The rule which requires the decision to be supported by 2/3rd of the members in order for it to be approved is called?
Two-thirds majority rule
To impeach the president of Ghana, what rule do members of parliament need to use?
Two-thirds majority rule
Where the correct solution or view ultimately predominates is called?
The truth-wins rule
Where the group’s final decision is likely to align with the first significant change or shift in position expressed by any member during discussions is called?
1st shift rule
The imposition of a resolution by a group’s leader is called?
Decision by proclamation
Where a neutral person comes in as an arbiter to help the group make decisions is called?
arbitration
