The document discusses factors that affect group functionality and decision-making styles. It notes that functionality is subjective and depends on the match between a group's style and an individual's preferred style. A group's style can be autocratic, functional, consensus-based, or specialized by function, while an individual's is based on personality traits like introversion and leadership tendencies. The document concludes by advising groups to discuss their decision-making style and determine if it is effective or needs changing.

1. Functional vs. Dysfunctional Group Decision-Making Product & Pricing Management Marketing 3349

2. What Key Factors Affect Group Functionality? The Group’s Decision-Making Style vs. The Individual’s Decision-Making Style

3. Functionality is in the eye of the beholder The same group may be perceived as highly functional by one member and highly dysfunctional by another

4. Functionality is in the eye of the beholder The key is the match between the group’s style and the individual’s style

5. Group Decision-Making Styles Autocratic Functional Consensus

6. Specialized by Function Marketing Finance Distribution Operations

7. Consensus-Based

8. Group Decision-Making Styles

9. Individual Decision-Making Style The individual’s preferred style is based on key personality traits: Introversion vs. Extroversion Leadership Locus of Control Need for Cognition Assertiveness

10. Avoiding (or Correcting) Dysfunction Have a quick discussion about the group’s decision-making style in period 1: Was it intentional or did you just fall into it? Does it seem to be effective? Do you want to change it ?