James Is the Supervisor of a Group Responsible for Coming

question 105

Multiple Choice

James is the supervisor of a group responsible for coming up with a name for a new product. He finds that his group has fallen victim to groupthink. Which of the following steps should he take to rectify this situation?

• A) He should ask his group members to be more agreeable and appoint one member to act as a mindguard who urges other members to go along with the group.
• B) He should apply pressure against group members who disagree.
• C) He should let the members of the group think that they are invulnerable.
• D) He should appoint one group member to act as devil's advocate, challenging the position of the majority.

Comprehend the various functions of the primary value chain and their role in creating value.

Differentiate between strategic approaches such as low-cost leadership and differentiation strategy.

Understand the concept of value creation versus value capture and their impact on a firm's profitability.

Recognize the importance of adapting strategies to meet local market demands within the context of international business.

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