There are a number of different types of group techniques that can be used in decision making and choices, especially when applied in health care settings. One of these techniques is called the nominal group technique
The key component of the nominal group technique is that: a. it is nonverbal
b. it is useful when there are nominal people involved
c. it is useful when there are nominal resources available
d. it is timely
A
The nominal groups technique is another type of group decision making that can be useful in certain situations. Nominal refers to the nonverbal aspects of this technique in that the first step, no discussion is involved and group members write out their ideas or responses to questions posed by the group leader.
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