Carl Wanted the Advantage That Comes with the Collective Wisdom

question 35

Multiple Choice

Carl wanted the advantage that comes with the collective wisdom of a management team participating in a decision. Carl's division had to decide if solar panel, wind turbine blade, or battery power research would be its next major investment. He brought together his managers in a meeting; however, Shinichi, used his strength of character and oratory skills to push for solar panel research. Unfortunately, the other managers were quiet, and Shinichi managed to overpower them with his views. Given the dynamics of the meeting and its outcome, ________ had prevented Carl's meeting from achieving what he had hoped it would.

• A) groupthink
• B) satisficing
• C) domination
• D) devil's advocacy
• E) goal displacement

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Definitions:

Narcissism

Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Self-Monitoring

The extent to which individuals regulate their behavior to fit social situations, showing awareness of social cues and adjusting accordingly.

Big Five Domains

The Big Five Domains refer to five broad dimensions of personality used to describe human personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Assertiveness

A communication and behavior style characterized by confidently expressing one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs directly and respectfully.