2006-09-18 04:19:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
In order to get a diverse group of answers. As diverse as the people who are making the decisions because it will affect a collective group.
2006-09-18 04:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make certain that the maximum amount of time and dollars are spent on one decision. This is also known as "passthebuckism".
In successful businesses you will find 1 decision maker - now that person will listen to the advice and input of a diverse group of underlings, but in the end will be the sole decision maker.
2006-09-18 11:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People from similar backgrounds often tend to think in similar patterns. This can lead to "groupthink" where no one challenges previous assumptions of the group. Including people with a diversity of backgrounds can lead to more critical thinking and much more creative solutions.
2006-09-18 11:21:05 · answer #3 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋