Why Does It Make Economic Sense to Make Use of an Employee

question 13

Essay

Why does it make economic sense to make use of an employee assistance program (EAP)?

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group Polarisation

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Extreme Decisions

Extreme decisions refer to choices made under conditions of high risk, uncertainty, or pressure, often with significant consequences.

Foot-In-The-Door

A psychological technique where agreeing to a small initial request increases the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.