Which of the Following Describes Group Think

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes group think?

• A) A member of a corporate executive committee states, "You could be making a big mistake."
• B) Members of a corporate executive committee fail to inform the chairperson that some middle managers do not support the decision.
• C) A corporate executive committee cancels a press conference because of poor market survey results.
• D) Members demonstrate a willingness to take interpersonal risks.

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Definitions:

U.S. Congress

The bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Socialist Representative

A political representative who advocates for socialism, focusing on social ownership, democratic control of the means of production, and prioritizing social welfare.

Industrial Workers of the World

Radical union organized in Chicago in 1905 and nicknamed the Wobblies; its opposition to World War I led to its destruction by the federal government under the Espionage Act.

American Federation of Labor

An early 20th-century national federation of labor unions in the United States, focused on better wages, hours, and working conditions.