Key symptoms of groupthink take root and blossom in groups that succumb to the pressures of reaching unanimity. Which of the following is one of those symptoms? A. Members of the group regard themselves as invulnerable, morally correct, and exempt from organizational standards B. The group's process of creating ideas and reaching decisions is balanced, and out-group member opinions are respected C. There is a diversity of opinions within the group D. Group members constantly discuss their reservations about the group's controversial viewpoint E. Groups are more likely to neglect case-specific information and ignore base-rate information

Key symptoms of groupthink take root and blossom in groups that succumb to the pressures of reaching unanimity. Which of the following is one of those symptoms? A. Members of the group regard themselves as invulnerable, morally correct, and exempt from organizational standards B. The group's process of creating ideas and reaching decisions is balanced, and out-group member opinions are respected C. There is a diversity of opinions within the group D. Group members constantly discuss their reservations about the group's controversial viewpoint E. Groups are more likely to neglect case-specific information and ignore base-rate information

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter14: Leading Teams

Section: Chapter Questions

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