Groupthink is a __________.a.)government decision-making trendb.)mind-reading techniquec.)group organizational strategyd.)decision-making pitfall

Groupthink refers to the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to make decisions quickly without adequate consideration of alternatives.True false question.TrueFalse

Groupthink is defined as..............Question 34Select one:a.The tendency to do less in a group situationb.Improved performance when people are watchingc.The loss of identity due to a group situationd.When an attitude becomes stronger in group presencee.Thinking that revolves around keeping harmony within a group through not disagreeing with group opinion

14.How does groupthink affect decision-making related to innovation?  A. It promotes diversity of thought  B. It encourages dissenting opinions  C. It discourages critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints  D. It fosters a culture of innovation

A problem with groupthink for getting a job done is that it often results in __________.A.losing focus on the problem at handB.making decisions by overthinking an issueC.approaching an issue in opposing waysD.conforming, leading to a narrow view of an issue

Groupthink is one of the biggest obstacles to team decision making. Using the article Groupthinkby Irving Janis (Week 8, Groups and Teams), construct a team decision making scenario in whichthe team or team members demonstrate one symptom of groupthink. Make sure to define thesymptom and clearly identify how/why the group behaviour(s) illustrates that symptoms (2 points).Then, using content from Week 5 (Judgment and Decision Making), explain one bias or heuristicthat is related to or influences the groupthink symptom you discussed. In other words, whatdecision-making bias that influences individuals (from Week 5) contributes to the groupthinksymptom you wrote about? Make sure to explain why/how (2 points).Finally, using content from the Week 8 lecture or tutorial readings (including the Janis reading),explain one strategy you would implement as a manager to mitigate the symptom of groupthinkyou identified