Group Decision Making in Schools: Advantages and Disadvantages

Group Decision-Making in schools: Advantages and Disadvantages
By Mohamed Msoroka
Assistant Lecturer of the University of Dodoma-Tanzania
College of Education
Department of Education Foundations and Continuing Education

Introduction
This paper provides critical and summarized information about group decision making. The main focus of the paper is the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making in schools. However, the major points highlighted in this paper are: the group decision making methods, advantages and disadvantages of group decision making, and things to consider when applying group decision making. The paper is organized in three main parts; the introduction, main body and conclusion. The main body specifically contains the methods of group decision making, the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making and the things to consider when applying group decision making. The conclusion warns about the necessity of being aware when the educational managers opt to use whether group decision-making or individual decision making.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Group Decision Making Methods
  • Brainstorming
  • Dialectical Inquiry
  • Nominal Group Technique
  • The Delphi Technique
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Decision Making
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages

Objectives and Key Themes

This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making in school settings, focusing on the methods employed, the potential benefits and drawbacks, and factors to consider when utilizing this approach.

• Methods of group decision making
• Advantages of group decision making
• Disadvantages of group decision making
• Factors to consider when applying group decision making
• The importance of mindful decision-making in educational management

Chapter Summaries

The introduction sets the context by briefly outlining the paper's objective, main points, and organization. The first section delves into common group decision-making methods, including brainstorming, dialectical inquiry, the nominal group technique, and the Delphi technique. Each method is explained in detail, highlighting its unique approach to facilitating group decisions. The second section explores the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making in educational settings. This section highlights the potential benefits, such as increased knowledge diversity, enhanced understanding, and improved morale. It also discusses the potential drawbacks, including time-consuming processes, groupthink, and the risk of overlooking individual perspectives.

Keywords

The primary focus of this paper is on group decision-making in the context of school administration. Key themes include the effectiveness of different decision-making methods, the benefits and drawbacks of group decision-making compared to individual decision-making, and the importance of considering factors such as group dynamics, time constraints, and the potential for groupthink when making decisions.

Details

• College: University of Dodoma (College of Education)
• Course: Management of Organizational Behaviour in Education
• Author: Assistant Lecturer Mohamed Msoroka (Author)
• Publication Year: 2012
• Pages: 8
• Catalog Number: V188190
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656118374
• Language: English
• Tags: group decision making schools advantages disadvantages