Under What Conditions Will Groups Tend to Make Better Decisions

question 92

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions will groups tend to make better decisions than individuals?

• A) when the conditions are stressful
• B) when cohesiveness is high
• C) when they rely on the person with the most expertise
• D) when there is a strong directive leader

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