group decision making

Question 1

strengths G vs I

Answer 1

G generate more complete info and knowledge
offer increased diversity of views
lead to increased acceptance of solution

Question 2

G weaknesses

Answer 2

time-consuming
conformity pressures
dominated by one or few members
ambiguous responsibility

Question 3

effectiveness of groups decision making

Answer 3

accuracy
speed
creativity
acceptance

Question 4

accuracy

Answer 4

more accurate than decision of average ind in group but less accurate than judgements of most accurate

Question 5

speed

Answer 5

individuals = superior/ quicker at making decisions

Question 6

creativity

Answer 6

if creativity is more nb, groups= more effective

Question 7

Acceptance

Answer 7

degree of acceptance final solution achieves, nod again goes to group

Question 8

deciding whether to use groups

Answer 8

manager must assess whether increases in effectiveness are more than enough to offset reductions in efficiency