{"id":2890,"date":"2016-04-07T00:01:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T04:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/terrencemetz.com\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:39:30","slug":"group-decision-making-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/group-decision-making-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Influences through Eight Group Decision-Making Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>We have applied modern research about decision quality with material found in Vroom and Yetton\u2019s robust volume, \u201cLeadership and Decision-Making\u201d. Here they identify eight group decision-making styles.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Research proves that groups make<a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/decision-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> higher-quality decisions<\/a> than the smartest person in the group (i.e., individuals). Therefore, it is relatively easy to picture the relationship as shown in the following array of potential group decision-making styles:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2891\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/influence-of-available-time-upon-methods-or-styles-of-group-decision-making\/group-impact-on-decision-quality\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2891\"><img wpfc-lazyload-disable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2891\" class=\"wp-image-2891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/group-impact-on-decision-quality-e1558302718419.png\" alt=\"Influence Upon Styles of Group Decision Making\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Influence Upon Group Decision-Making Styles<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next, understand the eight styles and then watch what happens when we array them against a new chart, with the \u201cX-Scale\u201d representing how much time is invested by group members and the \u201cY-Scale\u201d representing the tendency from authoritative decision-making to completely collaborative decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>First the eight styles:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ai<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <em><strong>Autocratic or directive style:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em> The leader defines the problem, diagnoses the problem, generates potential solutions, evaluates the options, and selects among the best options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Agi<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong><em>Autocratic with group input:\u00a0<\/em> <\/strong>The leader defines the problem and conducts some diagnosis. They look to the group for the cause and potential solutions, and then unilaterally select among the best options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Arf<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 <em><strong>Autocratic with group review and feedback:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em> The leader defines the problem, diagnoses probable causes, and selects a solution from among the best options. The leader presents their plan to the group for understanding, review, and feedback, and frequently to transfer ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Ci<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong> \u00a0<em> Individual consultative style:\u00a0<\/em> <\/strong>The leader defines the problem and shares it with the individual members of the group. The leader solicits ideas around probable causes and potential solutions. After obtaining information, the leader selects among the best options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Gc<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong><em> Group consultative style:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Similar to the Ci described above the sharing occurs with the group as a whole, rather than as segmented individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Gd<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong><em>Group decision style:<\/em><\/strong> The leader\u00a0shares the problem with the entire group. The group diagnoses probable causes, generates options, evaluates against criteria, and selects among the best options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Ps<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong><em>\u00a0Participative:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> The group as a whole identifies and agrees on the problem. They continue to diagnose probable causes, generate options, evaluate against criteria, and select among the best options. The role of the leader serves as a true facilitator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Lt<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong> <em>\u00a0Leaderless team:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> The group has no formal leader, but assembles. Often a leader emerges and may bias the problem or solution. However, the group still The group diagnoses probable causes, generates options, evaluates against criteria, and selects among the best options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2892\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img wpfc-lazyload-disable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2892\" class=\"wp-image-2892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/group-decision-making-quality.png\" alt=\"Styles of Group Decision Making\" width=\"890\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/group-decision-making-quality.png 890w, https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/group-decision-making-quality-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Actual:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Styles of Group Decision-Making Impact on Decision Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Implications<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having arrayed them in the chart above, it becomes apparent, that critical decisions demand more group time while simple and <a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/decision-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tactical decisions<\/a> should be managed by individuals and not macro-managed by groups or supervisors. The next time you are faced with a critical decision, demand the time to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/facilitation-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">facilitated group approach<\/a>, and you will be amazed at what a solid group of subject matter experts can generate when properly facilitated\u00a0as defined by the Ps style above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>______<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don\u2019t ruin your career by hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/bad-meetings\/\">bad meetings<\/a>. Sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/public-facilitation-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workshop<\/a> or send this to someone who should. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260106090117\/https:\/\/mgrush.com\/\">MGR<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">USH<\/span><\/a><\/em> workshops focus on meeting design and practice. Each person practices tools, methods, and activities every day during the week. Therefore, while some call this immersion, we call it the road to building high-value facilitation skills.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have applied modern research about decision quality with material found in Vroom and Yetton\u2019s robust volume, \u201cLeadership and Decision-Making\u201d. Here they identify eight group decision-making styles. Research proves that groups make higher-quality decisions than the smartest person in the group (i.e., individuals). 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