Groupthink:
A)occurs when reaching an agreement becomes more important than finding the best decision.
B)is a structured technique for generating innovative ideas.
C)is the tendency of groups to accept more risk than individual members would accept.
D)is the desired goal by managers who use group decision-making techniques.

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Groupthink occurs when the desire for consensus and harmony in a group overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action. The group prioritizes agreement over critical thinking and may settle for a less-than-optimal decision to maintain unity.