Managers Can Use a Variety of Techniques in Group Decision-Making

question 53

Essay

Managers can use a variety of techniques in group decision-making situations to counteract situations in which the group is suffering from groupthink or cognitive biases. Two such techniques have been shown to be especially useful in such situations. Discuss these two techniques and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Chief Technology Officer

A senior executive responsible for the management of an organization's technological needs and research and development (R&D).

Integrated Technology Policy

A comprehensive approach to managing and aligning technology initiatives with broader business objectives and processes.

National Government

signifies the central government of a country which holds the authority to govern and make decisions for the nation as a whole.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

A U.S. government agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil.