Which of the Following Illustrates the Operation of "Groupthink

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the operation of "groupthink"?

• A)A group shares information widely and makes an effective policy decision.
• B)A group leader makes a decision without consulting anyone and the decision turns out to be a bad one.
• C)Group members seek consensus, discouraging people from speaking freely and end up making a decision based on limited information.
• D)A group gets different ideas from everyone and is unable to come up with any decision at all.

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Definitions:

Deadband

A range within which an input signal can vary without initiating a response or change in the output, used to prevent frequent or unnecessary adjustments.

Control Action

A process in which a control system responds to changes in measured variables by adjusting outputs to maintain desired conditions.

Distributive Control Systems

Distributive Control Systems are industrial automation systems where control functions are distributed throughout the system rather than centralized, enhancing flexibility and reliability.