Scenario C

question 5

Multiple Choice

Scenario C. Jeremy is the lead on a new project at work and it is essential that he make a good impression on top management. He recently had his first staff meeting to solve a fairly large problem with the project and it didn't go so well. The whole staff of 10 was there, which he thought would lead to buy-in from the group. Instead the group really didn't get anything much done in that meeting.
-Jeremy decided to try another meeting because the project deadline was drawing closer and he was beginning to feel pressure to get something done with his group.He put the agenda out early and felt he was ready to lead the meeting.Shortly after the meeting began,one of his colleagues asked a question that didn't seem to relate to the issue at hand.Nonetheless,trying to be a good leader,Jeremy began to discuss the issues around this new question.Soon the group was in a heated discussion with each side seeming to stop at nothing to "win" the argument.In this meeting the group was engaged in

• A)groupthink.
• B)satisficing.
• C)goal displacement.
• D)domination.
• E)intellectual stimulation.

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