What is the primary advantage of the nominal group technique over brainstorming?a) It encourages more spontaneous ideas.b) It ensures equal participation from all members.c) It allows for more time to evaluate ideas.d) It is more efficient in terms of time and resources.

A group of employees is discussing a new company policy. They are all from similar backgrounds and share similar perspectives. This group may face decision making issues because it is a heterogeneous group.  

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of establishing criteria for a group decision?

When group members really like being in their group and have a high level of commitment to their shared goals and tasks, they are said to have: 

Imagine a colleague is consistently late to meetings. How would you apply the “micro-yes” part of the feedback formula to address this issue?

In most situations, the ideal number of people in a group is 2-5.

According to “The Secret to Giving Great Feedback”, what is the difference between “push feedback” and “pull feedback”?

Why is it important to avoid judgment during the initial brainstorming phase?a) To prevent group members from feeling intimidated and discouraged.b) To ensure that all ideas are considered equally, regardless of their quality.c) To prevent the group from focusing on a single idea too early in the process.d) All of the above.

Since informal norms are implied, they have no consequences when deviated from.

How does the concept of “equitable contribution” contribute to social loafing?a) When individuals believe others are not putting in effort, they reduce their own effort.b) When individuals feel they are contributing more than others, they become more motivated.c) When individuals feel they are contributing equally, they become less motivated.d) When individuals feel they are contributing less than others, they become more motivated.