The group has prestige. Members possess knowledge or material needed by the group. Members perceive the issues at hand to be of importance. Personal interaction among members is based on equality, with no one exercising much authority over anyone else. Members are not jealous and competitive with one another.
Every group makes decisions.
Groups that make effective decisions usually use a decision-making process. They select alternative solutions and chart a course of action. The way a group makes a decision influences how members feel about the group. It also can determine how well the group members support the decision. Define the problem.