In which of the following situations is it MOST likely that a decision will be made to spend more money than budget guidelines suggest to hire "great entertainment" for an end-of-the-year banquet for an organization?
A)When it is an individual decision by someone who is leaning toward hiring great entertainment
B)When it is a group decision, and group members are leaning toward hiring great entertainment
C)When it is an individual decision by someone who is leaning toward staying within the budget
D)When it is a group decision, and group members are leaning toward staying within the budget

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Group decisions often lead to a phenomenon known as "groupthink," where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. In this case, if the group members are already leaning towards hiring great entertainment, the collective enthusiasm and peer pressure can lead to a decision to spend more than initially planned, prioritizing the desire for great entertainment over budget constraints.

In Which of the Following Situations Is It MOST Likely