Applying the Concept: Identify the most appropriate group technique for generating alternatives in each situation.

Management wants to expand the business by offering a new product but doesn$$t know what to offer.

Management wants to project future trends in the social media industry as part of its long$-$range planning.

Management at a video game maker wants to develop a new game. It calls in a consultant, who is leading groups of employees and children to come up with ideas together.

A department is suffering from morale problems, and the manager doesn$$t know why or how to improve morale.

A department is getting new computers, and everyone has to get the same type: either desktop, laptop, or tablet. The manager doesn$$t know which type to select for her $25$ employees.