2. Skill Builder Use the information in this chapter to decide which of the following tasks would best be handled by a problem-solving group and which should be handled by one or more individuals working separately. Be prepared to explain the reasons for each choice.

a. Developing procedures for interviewing prospective e mployees.

b. Tabulating responses to a customer survey.

c. Investigating several brands of office machines for possible purchase.

d. Choosing the most desirable employee health insurance program.

e. Organizing the company picnic.

f. Researching the existence and cost of training programs for improving communication a mong s taff m embers.