The Principal of a Local School District Has Asked Eight

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Essay

The principal of a local school district has asked eight administrators to identify new revenue-generating uses of classrooms and related facilities between teaching semesters.The group is given one afternoon to generate as many creative ideas as possible and to decide which one of these is the best.Some administrators in the group often disagree with each other and might criticize each other's ideas, but the principal is not concerned whether all the administrators are committed to their final recommendation.Describe one team decision-making structure that would be most effective in this situation.Your answer should also explain why this method is better than other forms of team decision making.

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