Chapter 29 Activities

1. What is the difference between devil’s advocacy and dialectical inquiry?

   Devil’s advocacy is arguing for the sake of raising issues or concerns about the idea under discussion. Dialectical inquiry goes a step further by proposing a countersolution to the idea. Both methods of argument are helpful for groups desiring to avoid groupthink.

2. What are the four broad leadership styles?
   • autocratic (leaders make decisions and announce them to the group)
   • consultative (leaders make decisions after discussing them with the group)
   • delegative (leaders ask the group to make the decision)
   • participative (leaders make decisions with the group)
3. Making group decisions can be very difficult. The best way to accomplish effective group decisions is through Dewey’s six-step process. Identify the six steps.
   1. Identifying the problem
   2. Conducting research and analysis
   3. Establishing guidelines and criteria
   4. Generating solutions
   5. Selecting the best solution
   6. Evaluating the chosen solution