A decision-making process in which group members become so preoccupied with maintaining consensus that their ability to think critically is impaired is called
A) management by objectives.
B) a social dilemma.
C) groupthink.
D) zero-based critical thinking.

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Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Members suppress dissenting viewpoints, leading to a decrease in critical evaluation of alternatives.

A Decision-Making Process in Which Group Members Become So Preoccupied