When a specific member of a board of directors can attribute the decision to close a plant to the group rather than an individual decision, this is called a (n)
A)Attribution of blame
B)Diffusion of responsibility
C)Distortion of consequences
D)Displacement of responsibility
E)None of the above

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Diffusion of responsibility refers to the tendency for individuals to feel less personal responsibility when acting as a part of a group rather than as an individual. In this case, the specific board member is attributing the decision to close a plant to the group rather than taking personal responsibility for the decision.

When a Specific Member of a Board of Directors Can