There are numerous videos on group decision making available online. Some of them are very professional; others seem somewhat amateurish or are designed for or by high school students.
Do a search on YouTube for videos on group decision making or on specific group decision-making techniques discussed in the background materials. Choose a video you found to be very useful at explaining the techniques in the background materials, and another video that you found to be amateurish or not very useful.
Post the links and share with your classmates. Also, share with your classmates what you found useful and not useful about each video, and whether or not you recommend your classmates view the video to prepare for their written assignments.
Required Material
Read in detail on group decision making with the following readings:
Anderson, D. R. (1990). Increased productivity via group decisionmaking. SuperVision, 51(9), 6.
Braintools (2017). Brainstorming: Generating many radical, creative ideas. Retrieved on 18 March 2017 from www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html
CDC (2017). Gaining consensus among stakeholders through the nominal group technique. Retrieved on 18 March 2018 from www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief7.pdf
Haughey, D. (2017). Delphi technique: A step-by-step guide. Retrieved on 18 March 2017 from www.projectsmart.co.uk/delphi-technique-a-step-by-step-guide.php
Sims, R. R. (2002). Chapter 8: Decision making. Managing Organizational Behavior. Westport, CT, USA: Greenwood Press, pp. 205-210. [Note – you don’t have to read the whole chapter, just the section on group decision-making]
M22M4TD PART 2
Vroom-Yetton Decision-Making Model Sources (1/2-Page)
The Vroom-Yetton decision-making style model is one of the toughest topics that we’ve covered in the class. In essence it is fairly simple—as a leader, the style you choose for making a decision depends on the situation. What makes it more difficult though is that the diagram and other features can be intimidating.
For this discussion, first review the background readings on this model. Then find some sources online regarding this model—they can be either webpages or a videos. Make sure the information presented in this source matches what you’ve read in the background materials, but also find one that you think helps simplify or explain this model in a clear manner.
Share the link to this source with your classmates and address the following issues:
- Is the source credible?
- Does the information in the source regarding the Vroom-Yetton model match what you’ve read in the background materials?
- Why do you find this source easier to follow? How did it help you understand this model?
Sample Solution
