You Are Leading an Organizational Decision Making Group Charged with Deciding

question 4

Essay

You are leading an organizational decision making group charged with deciding how to expand its services to an underserved minority community. As the deliberations of the group proceed, there appear to be wide differences of opinion and conflict among the members. As the group's leader, what strategies could you employ to help the members of the group resolve their conflicts and decide on a plan?

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Definitions:

Applied Social Psychology

involves using the principles of social psychology to address and solve real-world problems, improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Personal Values

Core beliefs or standards that individuals hold important and guide their behavior and decision-making process.

Level of Analysis

The differing perspectives from which social research is conducted, ranging from individual to global.

Social Psychology

The examination of how the real, perceived, or suggested presence of others impacts individuals' cognitive, emotional, and action responses.