This week, you will individually complete a written narrative at least 500 words in length, using the information you have learned about group decision-making from your interaction with your group members.

The narrative will evaluate the various decision-making tools. It will also analyze the effectiveness of group decision-making and problem-solving techniques and the processes that can be used to influence others. You will defend which tool is the best to use for the individuals in the provided case study.

In your narrative, please address the following:

• Explain the conflict or issue(s) seen in the case study and its updates. Indicate what the major problems were for the individuals in the case study.
• Identify and define the various group decision-making tools (from the lecture and group debate).
• Describe which of the decision-making tools would be most and least effective in the situation presented in the case study and its updates. Justify your rationale
• Evaluate how an individual might influence processes and outcomes in a work team/group using these decision-making tools or other strategies you have learned about in class.
  • For instance, consider how you tried to influence your group members on which decision-making strategy to use. Explain how you used your knowledge of group interaction patterns to influence others.