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Decision Making An Army of One Agenda Questionnaire Introduction to group decision making Activity #1 Debriefing/Lecture Typical Approaches to Decision Making Stay with the status quo Change as little as possible Delay and avoid making the decision Choose the first likely solution Encourage considered and thoughtful decision making where all of the alternatives are given a fair and thorough hearing Effective Decisions Resources utilized effectively Time well used High quality decision (if possible to know) Implemented by all group members Problem solving ability of group enhanced (or not lessened). Individual vs. Group Decisions Advantages of group decision making Process gain More likely to identify and reject incorrect solutions More accurate memory of facts and events Greater informational resources Increased commitment for implementation Disadvantages of group decision making Time Groupthink Other Effects Group polarization Groupthink Groupthink- syndrome of bad decision-making Group Polarization Group Decisions 7 Methods of Group Decision Making Decision by authority without group discussion Decision by expert Averaging individual’s opinions Decision by authority with group discussion Decision by minority Decision by majority Consensus Decision Quality vs. Time Needed Selecting the Appropriate Method Guidelines for effective groups #5 Ensure decisions are made using the appropriate method How do you select appropriate method? Vroom-Yetton Model Select the method that allows you to make best quality decision that will be accepted by group members in the time allowed. Vroom-Yetton Normative Model Decision Making Example You are the head of a personnel department which reports to the company president. The president has asked you to make recommendations on how to change and update the performance appraisal system. You are not sure about the approach to take. Your specialty is selection and you desire more information on performance appraisal. Fortunately, thre