The tragic explosions of the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles are important lessons where people placed unanimous agreement ahead of reasoned problem-solving. Which theory does this demonstrate?

A. polythink
B. groupthink
C. excessive control
D. mismanaged agreement


B. groupthink

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