In Which of the Following Circumstances Might a Group Decision

question 52

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances might a group decision be worse than an individual decision?

• A) Group members focus on group harmony.
• B) Leaders encourage people to air alternative perspectives.
• C) Leaders refrain from presenting their own positions.
• D) The group is encouraged to gather information from the outside.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Group Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions taken by a group as a whole, which can affect the group’s cohesion, performance, and individual member's satisfaction.

Less Accountable

Refers to a reduced sense of responsibility or obligation to justify one's actions or decisions to others.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.