Define groupthink. How can this phenomenon become problematic within a small group?
What will be an ideal response?
? A mode of thinking that occurs when people are deeply involved in a cohesive group and desire for unanimity overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.
? Groupthink can have dangerous consequences that cause the group to make poor decisions and be ineffective.
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a. take notes. b. follow Robert's Rules of Order consistently. c. take notes and focus on past accomplishments. d. share information or knowledge.
Ralph is setting the agenda for his upcoming
department meeting and does not know where to place the quarterly reports and status updates, which can be distributed by memo or email if needed. Where should Ralph place the reports on the agenda? A. In the middle B. At the end C. In the very beginning D. The second item discussed
While the illegal downloading of copyrighted music has increased dramatically in the past 5 years, the pirating of motion pictures has decreased sharply due to the technical complexity of 3-D films.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements best describes deductive logic?
a. Deductive logic moves from particular observations to general descriptions of patterns. b. Deductive logic moves from general descriptions of patterns to specific observations. c. Deductive logic moves from particular observations to general descriptions, back to specific observations. d. Deductive logic tends to be iterative in nature.