Which of the following is a practical guideline in determining whether to use group decision making?
A. When it can encourage satisficing
B. When it can increase speed
C. When it can produce groupthink
D. When it can increase development
E. When a decision occurs infrequently
D. When it can increase development
Managers should use practical guidelines to determine if group decision making will be helpful. These guidelines recommend use of groups when it can increase quality, when it can increase acceptance, or when it can increase development (see Table 7.3). If people can be developed through their participation, managers may want to involve those whose development is most important.
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