title: Groups and decision making.
abstract: A hallmark of clinical service management in particular, and contemporary health care in general, is the team approach. Yet, many managers do not have appropriate background and skills for group leadership. This article reviews some essential characteristics of groups and suggests strategies for facilitating group decision making.
authors.affiliation: Physician Management Resources, Inc., Westmont, IL, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gill
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006127:Group Structure; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D007857:Leadership; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States