Group Problem Solving Questions
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Instructions: Read pages PDF page 179-183 titled, “Group Problem Solving” in your textbook
located in Course Resources then carefully answer the following questions in complete
sentences.
1. What are the steps in John Dewey's plan for group talks?
2. Why is it important to stick to the plan during group discussions?
3. What is the first step in solving a problem according to the article?
4. How can a group decide on a good solution for a problem?
5. What does fact-finding mean in the context of problem-solving?
6. What is brainstorming and how does it help in finding solutions?
7. How can a group determine the best solution among multiple options?
8. Why is it important to discuss and test the chosen solution?
9. According to Walter Lippmann, why is it necessary to have disagreements in discussions?
Group Problem Solving Questions
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10. How can fights and disagreements help in finding the best answer?
11. What does Peter Drucker say about disagreements in group discussions?
12. How can constructive fights be beneficial in problem-solving?
13. What can happen if fights in a group become messy?
14. How can messy fights affect the progress of group discussions?
15. Give an example of a situation where a group member's stubbornness can hinder the
group's progress.
16. What is the main purpose of group discussions according to the article?
17. How can different ideas and perspectives help in solving complex problems?
18. Why is it important to consider ideas that seem strange at first?
Group Problem Solving Questions
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19. How can analyzing different ideas prevent a group from sticking to what's normal?
20. What is the role of teamwork in successful group discussions?