This presentation was making by Juan de Dios Chanona.

1. DECISIONES
EN GRUPO
JUAN DE DIOS CHANONA
ZAMORA

2. GROUP DECISION MAKING
 This technical note will cover the different slides
of this process. The goal of this technical note is
to develop a more profound understanding of
group decisions making. The importance of
decision making in today’s world is evident, first it
will present general information about groups and
group development. Second , the different
strategies of group decision making will be
covered. Third, the role of conflict in this process
will discussed. Fourth, we will focus on different
cognitive styles an the importance of cross
cultural aspects of decision making.

3. GROUP DEVELOPMENT.
 In stage 1- FORMING, the group attempts to
understand and define its purpose and structure. This
includes defining the members objectives, roles and
assignments.
 Stage 2 – STORMING, is characterized by conflict
and disagreements over the assignment of tasks and
responsibilities. In this stage, group members may be
overall committed to the objectives of the group, but
not committed to the specific responsibilities they
have been assigned.
 Stage 3. NORMING, is characterized by cooperation
and teamwork. In this stage, group members are
open to differences of opinion and new
information, and actively work achieving the goals and
objectives set by the group

4.  Stage 4. Performing, can often be the final stage
for the group. This stage ensues when the
structure of the group is intact and the roles are
clearly defined and accepted
 Stage 5, Adjourning, is the termination of the
group. At this stage the group’s tasks and
responsibilities should be complete.

5. BRAINSTROMING TECHNIQUE
 Group gets together to solve a problem
 Participants are encouraged to express all ideas
 All Possible solutions are discussed
 Criticism in not allowed
 Decision is taken based on the range of ideas

6. GROUP DECISION SUPPORT
SYSTEMS(GDSS)
 The last techinique which will be discussed is that
of group decision support systems GDSSs are
interctive, computer-based programs that assist
group decisions-making.
 They involve a complex communications
infraestructure and heuristic and quantitative
methods to aid decision making.
 GDSSs have several advantages, like they allow
for anonymity, provide automated record keeping
and high structure.

7. PERSONALITY AND
COGNITIVE STYLES
Cognitie style refers to how an individual process
information. Various models of cognitive style
have been theorized in the literature.
In this seminar, we will cover Kolb’s Model and also
the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. Kolb’s Model
suggests that an individual process information in
four ways: Concrete experience, reflective
observation, abrstact conceptualization, and
active experimentation.

8. DECISIONAL CONFLICTS AS
SOURCES OF STRESS.
The process of decision-making is not always an
easy one. Intense conflicts are likely to occur
when one has to make an important decision,
whether it is signing a contract or decidin on a
new course of action for the company.
The typical symptoms of stress also include fellings
of apprehensiveness, a strong desire to escape
from the necessity of making choice, and self-
blame for having put oneself in a situation where
a choice between 2 alternatives needs to be
made.

9. CONCLUSION
One way in doing so is to understand the
process and dynamics that occur in group
decision making. In order to fully understand such
processes, it is necessary to look beyond the
daily activities of the organization to the various
parts of the ogranization and how they interact as
an entire system.
By adopting a systems approach, they can
develop a deeper, more insightful understandind
of the problems, therefore invariably resulting in
the best decision possible for the organization.

10. CONCLUSION GDSS EXAMPLE
You need to meet with your key managers to review
the strategic plan that will guide your organization
over the next fwe years.
The first topic on the agenda is to brainstrom the
challenges and issues associated with
implementing the plan. Everybody types in their
ideas in parallel, which are captured on a shared
electronic flipchart. The list of the gropu focuses
on action plans and each leaves with a complete
set of meeting notes. The meeting takes an hour
instead of an entire afternoon and everyone is
back in their offices focusing on business at hand.