When a Group Wants to Achieve a Consensus or Unanimous

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a group wants to achieve a consensus or unanimous decision, the responsibility of the chair is to be constantly attentive to the group process. Identify which of the pointers below for how to chair a multiparty negotiation effectively is not correct.

• A) Introduce the agenda or build one based on the group's issues, concerns, and priorities. Be an active gatekeeper.
• B) Explicitly describe the role you will take as chair. Assure individual members that they will have an opportunity to make opening statements or other ways of placing their individual concerns and issues on the table.
• C) Introduce unnecessary ground rules or let the parties suggest them to distract. Introduce internal information that will help illuminate the issues and interests.
• D) Make logistical arrangements that will help the negotiation process. Listen for interests and commonalities.

Comprehend Mintzberg's organizational structures and their key characteristics.

Identify the four contextual variables influencing organizational design success.

Recognize different classifications of technology and their implications on organizational processes.

Interpret strategies for organizational size reduction and their effects.

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Definitions:

Suction Catheter

A tube used to remove fluids from the body by suction, commonly used in medical settings.

Mechanical Ventilation

A life-support technique that mechanically assists or replaces spontaneous breathing by delivering air to the lungs.

Closed In-Line Catheter

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Hyperoxygenate

To supply or saturate something, especially the body or part of the body, with an excessive amount of oxygen.