Hirowaka and Gouran are the two major individuals regarding the FPGM theorem. They state that in order for a group to arrive at successful solutions they must follow the 4 steps to making group decisions. First, they must analyze the problem- discussing the cause and state of the problem can lead to easy solution. Next they must set goals in the group to help solve and determine solutions for the problem. The third step is identifying alternatives- an important step to finding different solutions to one problem. Lastly, the most important step; weighing the positives and negatives of the alternatives to see which outcome fits best. In order to arrive at the best outcome all steps must be completed within the group.