Scenario C: Ricardo is the lead on a new project at work, and it is essential that he make a good impression on top management. He recently had his first staff meeting to solve a fairly large problem with the project, and it did not go well. The whole staff of 10 was there, which he thought would lead to buy-in from the group. Instead the group did not get much done in that meeting.Ricardo decided to try another meeting because the project deadline was drawing closer, and he began to feel pressure to get something done with his group. He put the agenda out early and felt he was ready to lead the meeting. Shortly after the meeting began, one of his colleagues suggested a new process to use on the project. A second colleague commented favorably on the suggestion. Soon the group was in an
animated discussion pointing out all the possible advantages of the process. Ricardo asked for critiques of the idea, but no one offered any. In this meeting, the group was engaged in
A. discounting the future.
B. satisficing.
C. groupthink.
D. illusion of control.
E. goal displacement.
Answer: C
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