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Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 21 December 2000

Abstract

This series provides the instructions for a group decision-making simulation in which students experience four different methods for leading a group decision process. In the simulation, all students work in groups, with one person designated as the team leader. All groups experience two decision-making processes during the simulation. For the first decision process, all leaders follow the instructions in the (A) case, and all other group members adhere to the guidelines in the (E) case. The groups make a decision, and each individual completes a survey to assess the process. In the second decision process, some team leaders follow the instructions in the (B) case, while others employ the methods described in the (C) or (D) cases. All other group members adhere to the guidelines in the (F) case. Again, groups make a decision, and complete a survey to assess the process. The survey responses can be analyzed to compare the students' experiences with the four different methods for leading a decision making process.

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Abstract

This series provides the instructions for a group decision-making simulation in which students experience four different methods for leading a group decision process. In the simulation, all students work in groups, with one person designated as the team leader. All groups experience two decision-making processes during the simulation. For the first decision process, all leaders follow the instructions in the (A) case, and all other group members adhere to the guidelines in the (E) case. The groups make a decision, and each individual completes a survey to assess the process. In the second decision process, some team leaders follow the instructions in the (B) case, while others employ the methods described in the (C) or (D) cases. All other group members adhere to the guidelines in the (F) case. Again, groups make a decision, and complete a survey to assess the process. The survey responses can be analyzed to compare the students' experiences with the four different methods for leading a decision making process.

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