Which of the Following Steps Can Be Taken by a Manager

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps can be taken by a manager to minimize groupthink?

• A) Increase the group size.
• B) Encourage group leaders to express their own opinions especially in the early stages of deliberation.
• C) Prevent all team members from playing the role of "devil's advocate."
• D) Ask the group members to first focus on the positives of an alternative rather than the negatives.
• E) Ask the group leader to actively seek input from all members.

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Definitions:

Alternative Option

A different choice or course of action that is available to individuals or organizations.

Zero-Sum Game

In game theory, a scenario where the gain or loss of one player is precisely offset by the losses or gains of the other players.

Positive-Sum Game

is a situation in economics or game theory where all participants can gain or profit in some way, in contrast to a zero-sum game.

Negative-Sum Game

A situation in game theory where the participants' total losses outweigh their total gains, often resulting in a net loss shared by all participants.