Which situation best illustrates groupthink?
Correct answer: D. A team suppresses objections to preserve apparent agreement
- A. Team members independently compare several alternatives
- B. A manager assigns different tasks to individual specialists
- C. Employees compete openly for limited departmental funds
- D. A team suppresses objections to preserve apparent agreement
Explanation
Groupthink occurs when the desire for unanimity discourages critical evaluation and prevents members from raising objections. Apparent agreement can therefore exist even when important weaknesses have not been examined.
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