In a meeting, a group is told about some new ideas. Although no-one in the group likes the ideas, no-one challenges them within the group. What kind of group would this be considered to be?
A) A cohesive group.
B) An effective group.
C) A group suffering from 'groupthink'.
D) A leadership group.

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This is an example of a group suffering from 'groupthink'. 'Groupthink' occurs when members of a group prioritize consensus and agreement above critical thinking, leading to the adoption of poor decision-making strategies. In this scenario, no-one challenges the ideas, despite disliking them, in order to maintain the appearance of unanimity and avoid conflict within the group.

In a Meeting, a Group Is Told About Some New