Adam needs to generate ideas to find a solution to his problem. He has decided to ask the same question to each of his department heads. Each department head needs to write down as many answers as possible. He then goes over the answers and takes some time to discuss the ideas without criticism. He then puts the ideas up to a vote. Adam has used which type of team decision approach?

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Adam's approach aligns with the nominal group technique, which involves generating ideas independently (in this case, by asking each department head to write down as many answers as possible), followed by a discussion of the ideas without criticism, and finally, voting on the ideas. This process is characteristic of the nominal group technique, which is designed to prevent any single voice from dominating the discussion and to ensure that all ideas are considered equally.

Adam Needs to Generate Ideas to Find a Solution to His