When reaching a decision during the group decision-making process, the project manager must build a consensus among the group and can do this by all of the following EXCEPT
A) if time becomes a factor, they must make an informed final decision after everyone's ideas have been heard.
B) provide periodic summaries to help the group keep track of its progress.
C) protect those members who represent the minority view.
D) guarantee that everyone has the opportunity to share opinions.
E) manage any conflict that may arise.

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Building consensus involves incorporating everyone's ideas and opinions to reach a collective agreement. Making a final decision alone after hearing everyone's ideas, as described in option A, does not align with the principle of building consensus, as it involves a unilateral decision by the project manager rather than a group agreement.

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