What Is One Weakness of Group Decision Making

question 128

Multiple Choice

What is one weakness of group decision making?

• A) Group members may pressure others to conform to decrease the possibility of disagreement.
• B) Groups tend to generate significantly fewer alternatives than an individual.
• C) The participation of group members decreases the likelihood that a decision will be accepted by the employees.
• D) Groups bring less information and knowledge to the decision process.

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Definitions:

Employee Motivation

The combined internal and external factors that influence an employee's enthusiasm and willingness to invest effort in achieving organizational objectives.

Job Specialization

The process of focusing on and becoming expert in a particular task or area of work within an organization.

Work Efficiency

The effectiveness with which job responsibilities and tasks are completed using the least amount of resources or time.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work, contributing to a sense of achievement.