QDC1: Decision Making Techniques
If your boss holds you accountable for a decision but you choose to make it in a group, which type of
decision is it? ✔✔Individual
This decision-making technique solicits ideas in very large volume and quick succession.
✔✔Brainstorming
What are 2 Disadvantages of group decision making? ✔✔
a) Social Pressure;
b) Goal Displacement
What are 2 ADVANTAGES of group decision making? ✔✔
a) Different perspectives;
b) Greater pool of knowledge
Which type of group decision making requires the use of questionnaires? ✔✔Delphi
When we work in a group, what is the first step of problem solving? ✔✔Define the problem
Name 3 group decision making techniques: ✔✔
a) Brainstorming;
b) Nominal Group Technique
c) Delphi Technique
Which decision making technique uses the Affinity Diagram? ✔✔Brainstorm
What is the purpose of the affinity diagram? ✔✔organize ideas into various categories
What supplies are needed for the affinity diagram? ✔✔sticky notes
What is the PURPOSE of brainstorming? ✔✔Generate quantity of ideas - not quality
What is a benefit of Brainstorming? ✔✔Criticism is withheld;
Helps others to build on ideas
Which Decision Making Technique allows team members to write out their solution, then come together
in small group? ✔✔Nominal Group Technique
What is a benefit to Nominal Group Technique? ✔✔Allows group to have decision in only a few hours.
