Behavioral correlates of perceptions of quality in decision‐making discussions

Through regression analysis, a number of behavioral measures were related to perceptions of quality for decision‐making group discussions. The results in general indicate that behaviors contributing to the substance of a decision‐making discussion, such as introducing relevant issues, amplifying ideas, and documenting assertions, as well as procedural behaviors, such as maintaining goal orientation and pursuing issues systematically, had greater weight on perceptions of quality than did the extent of individual member involvement or behaviors focused on maintaining or improving the socio‐emotional climate.