If a manager wanted to minimize the possibility of group polarization in her employees, the best strategy would be to
A. make sure they engage in group discussions as often as possible.
B. give them only carefully selected information that strongly supports the decision she thinks is best.
C. only allow decision-making as a group on issues that they have weak or mild attitudes about.
D. make sure they are diverse in terms of background and temperament.
Answer: D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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