Definitions
Group Decision-Making Methods
Problem Solving Process
Factors That Improve Group Decision Making
Past Week's Lessons
100
A situation that requires consideration and a solution is called..
A problem.
100
When everyone in the group agrees on a decision, this is called..
Decision by consensus.
100
Using critical thinking, the group weigh out the pros and cons of all options and discuss them until an agreement is made between all members. This is called a..
A decision.
100
Having different, diverse people in your group is called..
Heterogeneous make-up
100
Name any 3 out of the 5 animals discussed in conflict styles.
Turtle, Shark, Teddy Bear, Fox, Owl
200
A choice made between competing options is called..
A decision.
200
When the leader of the group makes the decision without consulting anyone. This is called..
A decision by leader without discussion.
200
With the problem defined, the problem now requires the gathering of relevant information either formally or informally. This is called...
Research
200
When members of the group talk, question and debate the problem with other group members is called..
Critical Discussion.
200
The act of uniting or sticking together is called..
Cohesion.
300
51% or more of voters in a group is called..
A majority vote.
300
When a leader polls the group members by phone or email for a decision. This is called
A decision by a leader based on the most frequent expressed opinion.
300
When members of the group consider all feasible solutions. This is called...
Alternatives
300
When members in your group give equal contribution to work, discussions, etc.. is called...
Participation.
300
Uncritical thinking within a group is called..
Groupthink.
400
An unbiased third party who makes decisions for a group that cannot reach a decision on its own is called..
An arbitrator.
400
When a leader consults members but then makes his/her own decision afterwards. This is called..
A decision by leader after discussion.
400
Monitoring of the solution to determine if it is effective. This is called..
Evaluation
400
These six steps help group members understand or find a solution for a problem is called..
Problem Solving Process
400
An interpersonal dispute arising from differing personal traits is called...
Personality Conflict
500
49% or less of voters in a group is called..
A minority vote.
500
When the most knowledgeable member makes a decision for the group. This is called..
A decision by an expert member.
500
When the group has to come an agreement on what the problem is. This is called...
Definition
500
The 8 methods that help group members understand the various decision-making approaches are called..
Group decision making methods
500
The mistaken belief that everyone is in agreement on an issue is called...
Illusion of Unity.
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