Group decision-making is a process where an assembly of people convene to analyse problems or situations, evaluate alternative actions and reach solutions. Decisions may concern the judgement of a particular course of action, how best to solve a problem or the determination of the direction or magnitude of work ahead performed by teams or individuals. Deciding the best course of action can range in perplexity, depending on the effectiveness of how that group functions, the quality of alternatives that are generated, the amount of access to correct and adequate information and their understanding of the problem.
Where time is of the essence and also befits the personification of money, it is customary for a business or organisation to engage in Group Decision-Making processes in the attempt to effectively and efficiently solve problems. Though some methods are more time-consuming some others. The group leader usually reserves judgement on which method is used in the Group Decision-Making process, because if one assembled a group to make a decision on what method should be used, what method would one use to decide? And so on one would ramble in an infinite loop. And if the group ever assembled without a leader, who’s idea was it for the group to assemble in the first instance? So the first advantage or disadvantage of a group decision would be how effective its leader is in managing the process, which can either be a solution in itself or it can be a problem. Though the greatest problem of all seems to be time.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- WHAT THE PROBLEM IS
- MAKE NO BAD DECISIONS
- WHAT IS A GROUP?
- BRAINSTORMING
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This document explores the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making, highlighting its application in business and organizational settings. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process, covering various decision-making methods and outlining the importance of group composition and leadership.
- The complexities of group decision-making processes.
- The importance of effective leadership in group decision-making.
- The differentiation between groups and teams, and their respective roles in decision-making.
- The diverse methods of group decision-making, including brainstorming, dialectical inquiry, nominal group technique, and the Delphi technique.
- The potential advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making based on the chosen method and group dynamics.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the concept of group decision-making and its significance in business and organizations. It emphasizes the importance of effective leadership and problem-solving within the group decision-making process.
- WHAT THE PROBLEM IS: This chapter explores the nature of problems that groups are assembled to address. It discusses the complexities of problem-solving, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives and approaches.
- MAKE NO BAD DECISIONS: This chapter focuses on the purpose of group decision-making and the importance of generating a wide range of high-quality decision alternatives. It discusses the factors influencing the effectiveness of group decision-making, acknowledging the complexity of assessing its efficacy across different scenarios.
- WHAT IS A GROUP?: This chapter differentiates between groups and teams, highlighting their distinct roles and functions in decision-making. It explores the unique characteristics of each, focusing on leadership structures, accountability, and performance measurement.
- BRAINSTORMING: This chapter briefly introduces brainstorming as a common method of group decision-making, highlighting its potential as a creative problem-solving technique.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Group decision-making, leadership, problem-solving, group dynamics, team dynamics, decision-making methods, brainstorming, dialectical inquiry, nominal group technique, Delphi technique, advantages, disadvantages.
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- Nick Birch (Author), 2010, Advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/269675
