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d) Virtual Teams

Virtual teams use computer technology to unite

physically dispersed members and achieve a

common goal. They collaborate online using
communication links such as wide-area

networks, videoconferencing, or e-mail whether

they’re a room away or continents apart.
Virtual teams are so pervasive, and

technology has advanced so far, that it’s probably a bit of a misnomer to call them

“virtual.” Nearly all teams today do at least some of their works remotely.

4.7 Effectiveness of Group Decision Making and Individual Decision Making

Decision-making groups may be widely used in organizations, but are group decisions

preferable to those made by an individual alone. Involving more people in the decision-
making process can greatly improve the quality of a manager’s decisions and outcomes.

However, involving more people can also increase conflict and generate other challenges.

a) Strengths of Group Decision Making

● Groups generate more complete information and knowledge. By aggregating the

resources of several individuals, groups bring more input as well as heterogeneity

into the decision process.

● They offer increased diversity of views. This opens up the opportunity to consider
more approaches and alternatives.

● Groups lead to increased acceptance of a solution. Group members who

participated in making a decision are more likely to enthusiastically support and

encourage others to accept it.

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