HSS 2102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Correlation Does Not Imply Causation, Analysis Paralysis, Group Decision-Making
21 Nov 2016
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Chapter 11: group decision making, problem solving, and conflict. 11. 1 prerequisites for group decision making and problem solving. Factors influencing how you make decisions: culture, age, family, education, social status, religion, dreams, fears, values, beliefs, interpersonal needs, and people preferences. Effective groups have the potential to make excellent decisions because more minds are working on the problem. Group decision making can be the most satisfying, creative, and effective. Decision making and problem solving are not the same. Decision making: making a judgment, reaching a conclusion, or making up your mind: in a group setting it results in a position, opinion, judgment or action, ex. Hiring committees (best applicant), juries (guilty vs not guilty), and families (wedding invitation: a decision is a judgement, a choice between alternatives. Problem solving: complex process in which groups make multiple decisions as they analyze a problem and develop a plan for solving the problem or reducing its harmful effects.
