Group Decision Making

The research process always involves groups of knowledge and at a point a decision must be made by the various groups involve in the research. These individuals play a major role in the overall research. Making a group decision on a research can be carried out in so many techniques. For this DB, we will look in the Delphi Technique of group decision making.

  Delphi Technique

 The adaptation of this technique in a decision-making process is normally used when the researcher involve in the research are physically located in different areas. is a group decision-making process that can be used by decision-making groups when the individual members are in different physical locations. A brief history about this technique reveals that this technique was initially designed by the Rand corporation. In the usage of this technique the individuals are chosen base on their various expertise in the data being process. The technique requires that each group member independently contribute by providing ideas, input and alternative solutions if the need be. These idea sharing is done various stages within the process. These collected ideas can be shared through various ways and forms i.e. Fax, Email and other forms of social network.

Further considering this technique let compare the two of the similar technique use in group decision making.  

Dialectical Inquiry: This approach involves the challenge of debating. Due to the nature of this decision-making technique the involves are place at opposite sides thereby creating a room for the decision reached to be brainstormed and challenged by the opposite side. This technique enable both parties to be heard. And finally, the best outcome is made in with final decision.

Looking at this two techniques in decision making both has their pros and cons . Each one places great focus on the effect of the final decision made with regards to the research conducted .One common thing with this techniques is the there is a lot of brainstorming and this is a sign of a good decision been made.

Reference

Barnett, T. (n.d.). Group decision making.

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