Leaders of Decision-Making Groups Should

question 100

Multiple Choice

Leaders of decision-making groups should:

• A) discourage constructive conflict among the group members.
• B) encourage groupthink to speed up decision-making.
• C) reach a decision by employing the satisficing method.
• D) encourage multiple alternatives from a variety of perspectives.
• E) discourage exploring new alternatives in order to reach a conclusion faster.

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Definitions:

Skeptical

Having an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction or expectation that causes itself to become true, due to the feedback between belief and behavior.

Thomas Theorem

A theory in sociology which states that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences, highlighting the significance of perception in social interaction.

Socializing Agents

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating individuals into the norms, values, and practices of a society.