Question 1

1-Under which circumstance should a majority rules style of decision making be used?

a-Under no circumstance because having group members unhappy with the result of the vote might derail the project in the long run.

b-When all group members trust that the voting process will lead to a correct decision.

c- Only if there is a group member who is an expert on the subject of the decision and who gains the trust of all the members.

d- When the group is large (i.e. has more than about 15 members), which ensures a balanced vote.

e- If the group reaches a consensus and can proceed to a vote by letting the majority rule.

Question 2

Why might a group allow an expert to make a decision for them?

a- When the subject of the decision is highly specialized and the group members do not have sufficient knowledge to evaluate the pros and cons.

b- When an experts decision needs to be made quickly and is binding on all group members.

c- When some group members feel disenfranchised from the majority of the members, who favor a particular point of view.

d-When all group members are equally knowledgeable about the subject of the decision and need a tie-breaking vote.

Question 3

A situation in which a groups leader seeks advice from the other group members before making a final decision is an example of:

a- An authority with input style of decision making

b-Consensus-based decision making

c- Expert-centered decision making

d- Democratic, majority-based decision making

e- Minority-based decision making with universal buy-in

Question 4

Achieving consensus is often the decision making style of choice because:

a- It ensures that everyone agrees with the decision in the end.

b- It can be done quickly while still gaining universal agreement from group members.

c- The process is usually clearly defined if the moderator is well-trained.

d- It fairly addresses everyones point of view by involving them in the discussion.

e- It is the most democratic of all the decision making styles.

Question 5

People in a group sometimes disagree on certain issues because...

a- They have not taken the time to listen to or understand each other.

b-They have different values or beliefs.

c-The subject of the decision evokes emotional feelings that may cloud understanding.

d-Some members have past recollections of similar decisions and assume that the same outcomes will occur with the current decision.

e- All of these

f-None of these