Group decisions can be an arduous and complex process. ... This hinders the group, causing the decision-making process to slow down. ... As a social scientist, Hirokawa tested his functional perspective over the last two decades in more than a dozen controlled laboratory studies (Griffin, 2000). ... Following Hirokawa and Gouran theory proved to be both useful and beneficial in our group decision-making process. ... By breaking my problems down and applying these four steps (problem analysis, setting goals, identifying alternatives, and evaluating the positives and negatives of each alterna...

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According my reading and understanding, the five-part effectiveness model depends heavily on listening ability, particularly steps one, two, and five. For the step one, Although he doesn't say it in as many words, it's implicit that Drucker's vision of delegation relies on a coaching management style--essentially, periodic listening as subordinates describe their planning and progress--because a direct-control style of management would negate the executive's decision not to spend time on delegated projects. ... Effectiveness is a learning process, is a habit a complex set...

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