Group Decision Making - Research Article from Encyclopedia of Management

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 7 pages of information about Group Decision Making.

Group Decision Making - Research Article from Encyclopedia of Management

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 7 pages of information about Group Decision Making.
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Group decision making is a type of participatory process in which multiple individuals acting collectively, analyze problems or situations, consider and evaluate alternative courses of action, and select from among the alternatives a solution or solutions. The number of people involved in group decision-making varies greatly, but often ranges from two to seven. The individuals in a group may be demographically similar or quite diverse. Decision-making groups may be relatively informal in nature, or formally designated and charged with a specific goal. The process used to arrive at decisions may be unstructured or structured. The nature and composition of groups, their size, demographic makeup, structure, and purpose, all affect their functioning to some degree. The external contingencies faced by groups (time pressure and conflicting goals) impact the development and effectiveness of decision-making groups as well.

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