GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a method that can be used to overcome the tendency toward conformity in group decision-making?
A
Brain storming
B
Group thinking
C
Electronic meetings
D
Nominal group technique
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Brainstorming. By fostering a free exchange of ideas and suggestions, free from judgment, brainstorming can help combat the stifling effects of social pressures to conform. Therefore, it can be used to overcome the tendency toward conformity in group decision-making.

Detailed explanation-2: -A brainstorming session is a type of group decision making that can be really effective when you need to raise potential ideas and solutions. This offers a free-flowing structure to the discussion and allows the whole team an opportunity to share their ideas on how to approach a particular situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brainstorming is a group decision-making technique in which group members contribute random ideas and possible solutions, flesh out the details, and one viable solution is identified.

Detailed explanation-4: -Electronic brainstorming eliminates many of the problems of standard brainstorming, such as production blocking and evaluation apprehension. An additional advantage of this method is that all ideas can be archived electronically in their original form, and then retrieved later for further thought and discussion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Brainstorming. Delphi Technique. Nominal Group Technique. Fishbowling. Didactic Interaction.

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