Group decision making

interests in some of the firms as seen in the case of Standard Systems. It is, therefore, a risky decision to embrace this venture. The decision made by the company is pretty much the final and most vital one. The board is the body that is tasked with coming up with the decisions that would be adopted by the company as the policies of the company. In the issue of selecting the firms to work with the board’s decision would be pegged on the pros and cons of the recommended actions or the…

the set of moral principles or values that defines right and wrong for a person or group. Immediately, the guides are all given the responsibility of holding peoples lives. The expedition is dangerous and in order to be successful everyone must work together. However, the trip is costly and it is easy to make the decision to take peoples money without guaranteeing them safety. An example of a positive ethical decision occurred when Krakauer let the twenty climbers pass before he declined. He was…

Introduction – Groups versus Teams Group processes and team functions play important roles within a unit, similarly providing ways individuals can communicate with one another to achieve a common goal and support group cohesion. When a group is disorganized, there is not adequate transferring of information, thus, the group is unable to make important decisions and cannot be effective (Engleberg & Wynn, 2013). Likewise, team function relies on interacting and coordinating with one another in…

initially introduced the term Groupthink and explained that it happened when a group makes a decision that may be incorrect due to group pressure and a deterioration of “mental efficiency, reality testing and moral judgment”. Groups are often most susceptible to Groupthink when it’s members are from similar backgrounds and when the group does not receive opinions from anyone impartial outside of the group. These groups often take foolish actions that dehumanize others and ignore alternative…

My experience with Group C caused me to believe positive group experiences were possible. Brinda and Kristen are extremely kind and dedicated teammates who I will never forget. In our group, we practiced turn-talking and fantasy chaining, and we slightly struggled with agendas and decision making. I equally enjoyed working with Brinda and Kristen, but I appreciated them for different reasons. Kristen was a powerful asset to the team because she always asked questions and made sure clarity was…

of information early and often in the decision-making process. The sharing of information early allows for trust, for inclusiveness and engagement in the understanding of goals associated with seizing opportunities and mitigating threats. Having diverse representation from within the organization’s most critically important positions helps leaders understand, and take advantage of, the diverse perspectives of the individuals and groups impacted by decisions. Leaders can ensure representatives…

Working in Groups by Isa N. Engleberg and Dianna R. Wynn, the authors highlight the importance of group decision-making and problem solving. There are many distinct differences between group decision-making and group problem solving, which involve different scenarios and environments. We will be discussing group decision-making and how the book describes the particular role and use for each specific communication tool related to the context of this class. We will now dive into group…

12 Angry Men Essay The movie, “Twelve Angry Men” can enlighten us on the topic of small group communication, giving an understanding both good and bad, about the structure and makeup of a group. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that the jury must reach a decision of guilty or not guilty judgement in a capital murder case. The man on trial is a Latino teenager, accused of murdering his abusive father. If the young man is found guilty, he will be sentenced to death. While examining the…

drinks. The dilemma that I faced was making a decision about shutting down or continue running a manufacturing line because our equipment was not working correctly. This dilemma also included not having supervisor present that day and making a decision that is well above my job responsibilities. That day I was with a group of eight other peers which all have more experience than me in the manufacturing line. However none of my peers wanted to make a decision whether to continue running or…

processing outcomes when faced with decision making, especially in ethics. Anger is associated with certainty, physical obstruction, unfairness, or shattered self-esteem (Kuppens, Van Mechelen, Smits, & De Boeck, 2003), which is opposite to fear that is usually uncertain and lacks sense of situational control (Lerner & Keltner, 2000). Kligyte et al. (2013) tested this understanding and predicted that, to the contrary of fear, anger would inhibit ethical decision making. Finally, the study also…