Which of the Following Is Not a Way to Avoid

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a way to avoid groupthink in small-group decision making?

• A)Express the need to examine all alternatives.
• B)Assign one person to be "Devil's advocate".
• C)Discourage team members from discussing the group's ideas with people outside the group.
• D)Set up a number of independent groups to work on the same issue.
• E)Emphasize to each team member that he or she is a "critical evaluator" with the responsibility to express opinions and objections freely.

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Definitions:

Britain

A geographical term that can refer to the island of Great Britain (comprising England, Scotland, and Wales) or, more broadly, the United Kingdom.

India

A country in South Asia, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, and as the world's largest democracy by electorate.

NIC

Newly Industrialized Country; a nation whose economy has transitioned from being primarily agricultural to more industrial and manufacturing-oriented.

Newly Industrialized Countries

Countries that are in transition from being primarily agricultural to primarily industrial economies, characterized by rapid economic growth.