The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)
A) helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions and ideas into a manageable set of options.
B) follows a practical set of steps that begins with the problem itself and then moves to a systematic consideration of possible solutions and their implementation.
C) is a simple method for generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time.
D) is a process for reaching consensus.
E) is designed to help groups avoid or reduce the chance of groupthink.

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The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT) is a method for reducing and refining a large number of suggestions and ideas into a manageable set of options. Other methods such as brainstorming are used for generating ideas, but DOT is specifically for narrowing down the list of options.