James Is the Supervisor of a Group Responsible for Coming

question 105

Multiple Choice

James is the supervisor of a group responsible for coming up with a name for a new product. He finds that his group has fallen victim to groupthink. Which of the following steps should he take to rectify this situation?

• A) He should ask his group members to be more agreeable and appoint one member to act as a mindguard who urges other members to go along with the group.
• B) He should apply pressure against group members who disagree.
• C) He should let the members of the group think that they are invulnerable.
• D) He should appoint one group member to act as devil's advocate, challenging the position of the majority.

Understand the concept of a marketing exchange and its components.

Recognize relationship marketing strategies and their impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Distinguish between various orientations within the history of marketing (production, sales, marketing concept, relationship marketing).

Understand the role of communication in marketing and its importance in conveying value.

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