A string quartet and the cast of Saturday Night Live are both examples of how small groups can effectively work together to do which of the following?

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)

a. helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions and ideas into a manageable set of options. b. follows a practical set of steps that begins with the problem itself and then moves to a systematic consideration of possible solutions and their implementation. c. is a simple method for generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time. d. is a process for reaching consensus. e. is designed to help groups avoid or reduce the chance of groupthink.

The HR managers of Patterson Inc conducted a meeting to discuss annual raises for the company's employees

Based on each employee's performance as evaluated by the team leaders, the HR managers decided on the percent increase that employee would get. Since the team leaders were busy with work schedules, the HR managers allocated raises for employees as per their understanding. Did the HR managers face any barrier in this scenario? If so, which one? a) Yes; wrong people presen b) Yes; time pressure c) Yes; lack of resources d) Yes; unsupportive social climate