When the 11-Member Board of Directors Voted to Cut Employee

question 79

Multiple Choice

When the 11-member board of directors voted to cut employee health care benefits, there were 9 board members in favor of the cut and 2 board members who did not vote. The resulting tally of 9-0 made it seem as if everyone supported the cut, when in fact all did not. This illustrates:

• A) The Illusion of Invulnerability
• B) The Illusion of Unanimity
• C) Self-Appointed Mind Guards
• D) Collective Rationalizations

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Definitions:

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