Which of these team decision-making structures explicitly discourages criticism and debate?
A)Nominal group technique
B)Brainstorming
C)Delphi method
D)All three-brainstorming, Delphi method, and nominal group technique-explicitly discourage criticism and debate.
E)Both brainstorming and nominal group technique.

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Both brainstorming and nominal group technique discourage criticism and debate to some extent. Brainstorming emphasizes generating as many ideas as possible, without criticism, in order to promote creativity and open thinking. Nominal group technique encourages participants to work independently before sharing their ideas, reducing the likelihood of groupthink, but also limiting discussion and critique. The Delphi method, on the other hand, involves repeated rounds of anonymous feedback and discussion, with the goal of reaching consensus through critical evaluation of all ideas. Therefore, it does not explicitly discourage criticism and debate.

Which of These Team Decision-Making Structures Explicitly Discourages Criticism and Debate