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Group Decision Making

Earlier in this chapter, decision makers were defined as individuals or groups that actually make a decision—that is, choose a decision alternative from those available. This section focuses on groups as decision makers. The two key topics discussed here are the advantages and disadvantages of using groups to make decisions and the best processes for making group decisions.

There are advantages and disadvantages of using groups to make decisions.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Groups to Make Decisions

Groups commonly make decisions in organizations.⁴² For example, groups are often asked to decide ...