Groupthink Refers to

question 2

Multiple Choice

Groupthink refers to

• A) a desirable condition in which each member of the group engages in critical thinking.
• B) a desirable condition, because the group is able to make decisions quickly, guided by the members with the most expertise.
• C) an undesirable condition, because members feel too intimidated to express the dissent they feel about proposals.
• D) an undesirable condition, because groups that spend too much time listening to members' various ideas are too slow to take action.

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Definitions:

Rites

Standardized and recurring activities used at special times to influence the behaviors and understanding of organizational members.

Rituals

Are systems of rites.

Standardized Activities

Tasks or procedures that are uniform and consistent across different times or places, ensuring predictability and efficiency.

Cultural Analysis

The examination and interpretation of the behaviors, values, and artifacts of a society to understand its culture.