But this can mean that those who are more forceful and persuasive may influence the group decision-making process.

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So it's no surprise that group decision-making is difficult.

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They argue that a wide-ranging group of students helps to put business decision-making into a wider perspective, and thereby reduce the risk of a herd mentality that leads to ill-informed decisions.

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Having Kagan as No. 3 could start breaking apart the myth that one woman, or even two, is enough in any important decision-making group, from corporate boards to government agencies.

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The group also claims that the decision-making process would be opened up, with affected people being consulted and involved in the process and given explanations about final decisions that are made.

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The Scottish group said employers were "delaying decision-making ahead of the phased introduction of auto enrolment" but added it was "well positioned to benefit from pension reform".

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"We see no instance where a decision-making person or group of people sat there aware of safety risks, aware of costs, and opted to give up safety for costs, " Mr Bartlit said in his presentation.

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Group heads were given more autonomy, speeding up the decision-making process.

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For my part, I suggested that the group, and its more prominent members, engage directly with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and others in a decision-making capacity.

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The cross-party group of MPs said involving the likes of hospital doctors, public health chiefs and councillors would improve accountability and decision-making.

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