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A lesson from Janis’s research on groupthink is that
(A) unanimity is important.
(B) small groups function better than large ones.
(C) groups function well under pressure.
(D) it is important for people to voice dissent.
(E) homogeneous groups come to better decisions than diverse groups.
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(D) it is important for people to voice dissent.
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A lesson from Janis’s research on groupthink is that it is important for people to voice
dissent. Groupthink occurs when dissent in a group is suppressed in order to preserve harmony, and bad decisions result. Classic examples include the Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Challenger explosion. Unanimity, pressure, and homogeneity are all factors that can promote groupthink. Groupthink can occur in groups of any size.
dissent. Groupthink occurs when dissent in a group is suppressed in order to preserve harmony, and bad decisions result. Classic examples include the Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Challenger explosion. Unanimity, pressure, and homogeneity are all factors that can promote groupthink. Groupthink can occur in groups of any size.
Posted : 18/05/2024 5:31 pm