Computerized Group Support Systems Help to Minimize the Potential for Groupthink

question 18

Multiple Choice

Computerized group support systems help to minimize the potential for groupthink by

• A)providing more power to the leader of the group.
• B)allowing group members to raise concerns anonymously.
• C)focusing the attention of group members on their relationships with one another.
• D)increasing the cohesiveness of the group.

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