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Conduct an internet search for information on individual versus group decision making.
Then, compare and contrast individual and group decision-making.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Are there certain decisions that are better suited to individual decision-making?
What bounded awareness issues are found in individual versus group decision-making?
Cite a minimum of two sources.

Please help me with this. I looked up sources, I am just not finding enough comparing & contrasting information, hopefully you can give me enough information to write an essay.

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This solution describes the key differences between individual and group decision-making.

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One of the key advantages of individual decision-making, is the fact that individuals can focus upon making a decision based upon the facts without interference from other decision-makers. Another advantage of individual decision-making, is the fact that individual decision-making does not require that there be a consensus or majority vote in order to determine what decision will be made in a given circumstance. A disadvantage of individual decision-making is the fact that the decision can be distorted any prejudicial ...

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