A local civic group gets together and each member in attendance is asked to answer the following question, "What service activities should be involved in this year?" Everyone writes down three alternatives, reads their choices to the group, and the clarification is sought. After this all members vote privately to identify the top five choices. This approach is called _______________.
A) brainstorming
B) electronic brainstorming
C) the nominal group technique
D) the stepladder technique

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This approach is called the nominal group technique, which involves generating ideas individually, sharing them with the group, seeking clarification, and then voting to identify the top choices. It is a structured approach to group decision making that encourages participation and equal input from all members.

A Local Civic Group Gets Together and Each Member in Attendance