Majority: A majority decision is decided by the majority vote of the group. This method is used for quick decisions, but can lead the minority feeling alienated and become uncommitted.
Consensus: A decision is not made until all members have stated their opinions and everyone has come to an agreement. This method can be time consuming, but it allows all members to agree and be committed. It also allows for creativity and high quality discussions.
Minority: A "subcommittee investigates and makes a recommendation for action." (Guffey, Rhodes & Rogin, ,2010, p.47) This method is useful when all group members can't get together or when there is a short amount of time to make a decision.
Averaging: "Members haggle, bargain, wheedle, and negotiate to reach a middle position, which often requires compromise." (p.47) This methods allows the opinions of the least knowledgeable cancel out the opinions of the most knowledgeable.
Authority rule with decision: The leader, boss, or manager has the final decision, but will listen to the team members ideas.
*** Guffey, M. E., Rhodes, K.,& Rogin, P. (2011). Business Communication process and product (6th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education
Looking at these methods which would you feel be best used for dealing with routine decisions and which would be best used for dealing with emergencies?
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