Three approaches to group decision-making are discussed in the document: majority rule, consensus, and delegated authority. The agenda covers group decision making, an example of it in a work setting, avoiding groupthink, and teams preparing to lead a class discussion on decision making in groups.

1. Group Decision-making and Problem-solving . Learning in Groups and Teams March 23, 2009

2. Agenda Discussion of Group Decision Making In pairs, discuss an example of group decision-making in your setting What type of decision-making was used? Why was it appropriate or not, given the circumstances? Groupthink and the Challenger Disaster The Abilene Paradox (Jerry Harvey Teams work on Preparations for Leading the Class Discussion Next Week

3. Decision-Making in Groups and Teams

4. Decision-Making in Groups and Teams

5. Three Approaches to Group Decision-Making