Strongly Cohesive Groups May Assume That Their Decisions Can't Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

Strongly cohesive groups may assume that their decisions can't be incorrect and to put pressure on all group members to strongly support the group's decisions.This is known as .

• A)a social dilemma
• B)groupthink
• C)deindividuation

Identify and describe the categories of adopters in the diffusion of innovation process.

Explain the role of product characteristics (e.g., relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, observability, and complexity) in the adoption process.

Analyze how pioneer products change consumer behavior and create new markets.

Understand the challenges faced by first movers and how they establish markets.

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Definitions:

Ubiquitous Learning

Learning that is available anywhere and at any time, often supported by mobile and digital technologies that facilitate access to educational content beyond traditional classroom settings.

Status Quo Compliance

The tendency to adhere to existing conditions or norms within a society or organization.

Concurrent Engineering

A systematic approach to product design and development where phases are done in parallel rather than sequentially, improving efficiency and reducing time to market.

Innovation Lags

The delay between the inception of a new idea or technology and its implementation or widespread adoption, which can hinder progress and competitiveness.