In Group Decision-Making, the Tendency for Group Discussion to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

In group decision-making, the tendency for group discussion to be limited to a single point of view is best described by which psychological principle?

• A)diffusion of responsibility
• B)social loafing
• C)groupthink
• D)legitimization of authority
• E)consensus-building

Recognize the types of corporate amendments and their approval processes.

Describe the concept of fairness in cash-out combinations.

Compare and contrast management buyouts with cash-out combinations.

Understand the concept of McJobs and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Seligman

A psychologist known for his research in the areas of learned helplessness, positive psychology, and the theory of well-being.

Vicarious Reinforcement

The process of learning through observing the reinforcement of another's behavior, leading to an increase in that behavior.

Observing Consequences

In psychology, this refers to noticing and interpreting the outcomes of behaviors as a means of learning from them.

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.