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Peer reviewedFalk, Gideon – Small Group Behavior, 1981
Uses a laboratory experiment involving role-playing groups to show that an assigned majority rule is likely to lead to higher-quality solutions than unanimity and no-decision rule. Results indicated under majority rule workers resistance to the foreman's power often resulted in a successful search for a better solution. (JAC)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Groups
Peer reviewedSwinth, Robert L. – Small Group Behavior, 1981
A model for the personal responsibility group is presented. Each person in the group chooses goals based on personal perspectives and is not subordinate to an authority or to the group. Personal responsibility for actions and decisions is taken by each group member. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Counseling Objectives, Decision Making, Group Experience
