#1
In group decision-making, what does the term 'consensus' mean?
Majority vote
Unanimous agreement
Leader's decision
Random choice
#2
Which factor can contribute positively to group decision-making effectiveness?
Groupthink
Diversity of perspectives
Avoiding conflict
Strict hierarchy
#3
What is the primary purpose of the 'devil's advocate' role in group decision-making?
To support the majority opinion
To challenge and critique ideas
To make the final decision
To avoid conflicts
#4
What is the primary advantage of using the 'nominal group technique' in decision-making processes?
Increased time efficiency
Limited participant input
Enhanced creativity and equal participation
Decreased collaboration
#5
What is the primary focus of the 'Six Thinking Hats' method in decision-making?
Encouraging groupthink
Promoting diverse perspectives
Avoiding decision-making
Relying on intuition
#6
Which stage of group development involves establishing roles and responsibilities?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
#7
What is 'groupthink' in the context of decision-making processes?
Encouraging diverse opinions
A dysfunctional tendency to conform
Effective collaboration
Open communication
#8
What is the primary focus of the 'Delphi technique' in decision-making processes?
Majority voting
Expert opinions
Random selection
Personal preferences
#9
During the 'norming' stage of group development, what do group members typically experience?
Conflicts and disagreements
Establishment of close relationships
Formation of the group
Performance optimization
#10
Which conflict resolution strategy involves finding a solution that partially satisfies all parties?
Collaboration
Compromise
Avoidance
Competing
#11
What is the 'Abilene Paradox' in the context of decision-making?
Avoidance of group decisions
Desire for consensus
A group making a collectively irrational decision
Effective communication
#12
Which decision-making technique involves listing pros and cons before making a choice?
Brainstorming
SWOT analysis
Force field analysis
Decision matrix
#13
What is the 'escalation of commitment' in group decision-making?
Withdrawing from a decision
Increasing investment in a failing course of action
Swift decision-making
Avoiding commitment
#14
What is a characteristic of a 'synergistic' decision-making process?
Limited collaboration
Enhanced collaboration resulting in a better outcome
Individual decision-making
Avoiding decision-making
#15
Which decision-making model suggests that individuals make choices based on rational analysis and calculation?
Bounded rationality model
Garbage can model
Rational decision-making model
Intuitive decision-making model
#16
What role does empathy play in effective group decision-making?
Obstacle to decision-making
Enhances understanding and collaboration
Promotes conflict
Complicates decision-making
#17
In the 'garbage can model' of decision-making, what does the 'garbage can' represent?
Well-organized decision-making process
Random selection of decisions
Efficient decision-making
Clear hierarchy in decision-making