What Sort of Group Dynamic May Have Led Officials at NASA

question 69

Multiple Choice

What sort of group dynamic may have led officials at NASA to ignore warnings and launch the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after takeoff?

• A) reliance on reference groups
• B) groupthink
• C) peer pressure
• D) social influence
• E) group cohesion

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Definitions:

Team Play

The act of collaborating and working together harmoniously with others in a group toward a common goal or objective.

Collaboration

The act of working together with one or more people to achieve a common goal, typically involving shared ideas, responsibilities, and efforts.

Authoritarian Leader

A leadership approach where a single person has total control over decision-making with minimal contributions from other team members.