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Which is a weakness of group decision-making?

AMembers may pressure others to conform
BThe range of alternatives becomes too wide
CDecisions are of lower quality than individual ones
DAcceptance of the decision falls among members
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Members may pressure others to conform
1. Group members may pressure others to conform, which reduces the likelihood of alternatives being raised. 2. Groups also take longer, can be dominated by one or a few participants, and lack clear accountability. 3. Group decision-making is described as producing a higher-quality decision than individual decision-making, so the third option reverses it. 4. Participation increases the likelihood that a decision will be accepted, so acceptance rises rather than falls. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 7 "Designing Organizational Structures", section 7.3 Using Teams to Enhance Motivation and Performance_
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