As compared to individual decision making, group decision making is preferable because of ________.
A) conformity pressures associated with groups
B) the domination of one or a few members of a group
C) the ambiguous responsibility associated with group decisions
D) the increased diversity of views in groups
E) the time involved in arriving at group decisions

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As compared to individuals, groups generate more complete information and knowledge. By aggregating the resources of several individuals, groups bring more input as well as heterogeneity into the decision process. They offer increased diversity of views. This opens up the opportunity to consider more approaches and alternatives. Finally, groups lead to increased acceptance of a solution. Group members who participate in making a decision are more likely to support it enthusiastically and to encourage others to accept it later. However, group decisions are time-consuming because groups typically take more time to reach a solution. There are conformity pressures. The desire by group members to be accepted and considered an asset to the group can squash any overt disagreement. Group discussion can be dominated by one or a few members. If they're low-and medium-ability members, the group's overall effectiveness will suffer. Finally, group decisions suffer from ambiguous responsibility. In an individual decision, it's clear who is accountable for the final outcome. In a group decision, the responsibility of any single member is diluted.

As Compared to Individual Decision Making, Group Decision Making Is