Asked by Sandra Vappie on Jun 11, 2024

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How would you answer a manager who made the following statement: "Groups always make better decisions than individuals acting alone."

Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.

Individuals

Persons considered separately from a group or collectively in terms of personal or unique characteristics.

  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making versus individual decision-making.
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Naturally TootieJun 15, 2024
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This is a False generalization. Groups tend to outperform the average individual. But exceptional individuals tend to do better than groups, especially when the task is complex and the groups are made up of comparatively low-ability people.