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

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

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

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.

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

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

2. Question 2 Why might a group allow an expert to make a decision for them?

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

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

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

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