Groupthink Occurs in a New Product Planning Process When

question 118

Multiple Choice

Groupthink occurs in a new product planning process when

• A) everyone has an opinion, but no one is willing to take charge and guide the discussion.
• B) everyone has the same idea after using the brainstorming idea-generation technique.
• C) there is too much competition among marketing managers, so no one is willing to share his or her ideas.
• D) someone suspects a problem with a product concept but is afraid to speak up because everyone else is so enthusiastic.
• E) top management wants the new product to go forward regardless of what anyone else thinks.

Grasp the concept of lifespan development as a continual process.

Differentiate the specific developmental periods and their characteristics.

Comprehend the impact of environmental, social, and biological factors on human development.

Recognize the importance of social constructions such as adolescence in developmental science.

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Definitions:

Forecasting

The process of making predictions about future events or trends, based on analysis of historical data and current information.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon experienced when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, leading to discomfort and the motivation to reduce the inconsistency.

Unethical Decision

A choice made that goes against moral principles or ethical standards, often resulting in harm or unfairness to individuals or groups.

Guilt

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, whether real or imagined.