Your organization is considering the use of team decision making. You have read the literature on decision making and are trying to inform your manager about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making.
-You have observed that the group tends to come to consensus very quickly and there appears to be an illusion of unanimity. You conclude that they may be suffering from ________.
A) inefficiency syndrome
B) groupshift
C) disintegrating norms
D) groupthink
E) risky shift

Question

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The observation of the group coming to consensus quickly and experiencing an illusion of unanimity suggests that they may be suffering from groupthink. Groupthink occurs when a group prioritizes conformity and unity over critical thinking, leading to faulty decision making.

Your Organization Is Considering the Use of Team Decision Making