8.7. Decision-Making in Groups

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is consensus in group decision-making?

   Hint

   Think about group discussions where everyone must support a choice.

2. 2.

   Define majority rule.

   Hint

   Consider voting scenarios.

3. 3.

   Which decision-making method requires unanimous agreement?

   • Control
   • Consensus
   • Majority Rule

   Hint

   Consider popular decisions where everyone must support.

4. 4.

   True or False: Majority rule is always the best method for making decisions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the importance of every voice in a team.

5. 5.

   In a project, a group couldn't settle on a topic, leading to frustration. What decision-making method could have resolved this? Discuss its application.

   Hint

   Think about how a shared goal could benefit this scenario.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where majority rule backfired in a group project. What could have been done differently?

   Hint

   Reflect on scenarios where team harmony was sacrificed for speed.