TY - JOUR
T1 - Decision development in small groups I
T2 - A comparison of two models
AU - Poole, Marshall Scott
PY - 1981/3
Y1 - 1981/3
N2 - This study compares two mutually exclusive models of small group decision making processes. The unitary sequence model—the classical model of decision development—assumes that all groups follow the same sequence of phases. The alternative, the multiple sequence model, assumes that different groups follow different sequences. The models were tested with data from two sets of groups: student groups performing a ranking task and groups of physicians performing a program planning task. Results of the study support the multiple sequence model and suggest revisions in current theories of decision development.
AB - This study compares two mutually exclusive models of small group decision making processes. The unitary sequence model—the classical model of decision development—assumes that all groups follow the same sequence of phases. The alternative, the multiple sequence model, assumes that different groups follow different sequences. The models were tested with data from two sets of groups: student groups performing a ranking task and groups of physicians performing a program planning task. Results of the study support the multiple sequence model and suggest revisions in current theories of decision development.
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U2 - 10.1080/03637758109376044
DO - 10.1080/03637758109376044
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0001768666
SN - 0363-7751
VL - 48
SP - 1
EP - 24
JO - Communication Monographs
JF - Communication Monographs
IS - 1
ER -