"The Brain" Is a Permanent Secret Group Within One of the Nation's

question 119

Multiple Choice

"The Brain" is a permanent secret group within one of the nation's largest auto manufacturers. Members of this elite group focus intently on developing new and innovative automobile technologies. "The Brain" can best be described as what type of group or team?

• A) Cross-functional team
• B) Fast-cycle team
• C) Brainstorming team
• D) Skunkwork
• E) New-venture team

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Group

Refers to a number of individuals gathered together, often with common interests or objectives, interacting and functioning as a collective unit.

Groupthink

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

Tightly Knit Groups

Social groups closely bonded by frequent interactions, shared values, and deep feelings of belonging.