Which of the Following Is a Danger of Groupthink

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a danger of groupthink?

• A) Too many alternatives will emerge, making it impossible to reach a consensus.
• B) Members will test and analyze their assumptions against those of others in the team.
• C) Each person will believe that he or she is right and make it hard to reach a consensus.
• D) Members will fail to prepare contingency plans to cope with foreseeable setbacks.
• E) Members will make decisions that are riskier than the initial inclination of its members.

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