When Groupthink Occurs in Highly Cohesive Groups, Poor Decisions May

question 76

Multiple Choice

When groupthink occurs in highly cohesive groups, poor decisions may result from the members' tendencies to do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) being unwilling to criticize one another's ideas and suggestions.
• B) underemphasizing agreement.
• C) desiring to hold the group together.
• D) underemphasizing critical discussion.
• E) seeking to avoid unpleasant circumstances.

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Definitions:

Sole Proprietorship

A business structure owned by a single individual, where the owner and the business are legally considered the same entity, simplifying operations but also involving personal liability.

Limited Partnership

A partnership structure where some partners are liable only to the extent of their investment while at least one partner has unlimited liability.

Uniform Partnership Act

A set of laws adopted by many states to regulate the operations of partnerships and the relationships between partners.

State Regulated Partnership Act

Legislation that governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of partnerships within a specific state, including rules on liability, ownership, and management.