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What is the term used to describe mutual reassurance of support and agreement within a group, as mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe mutual reassurance of support and agreement within a group, as mentioned in the text?
- Fantasy (correct)
- Repression
- Control
- Denial
Which term refers to doubts being pushed out of conscious thought in a group suffering from groupthink?
Which term refers to doubts being pushed out of conscious thought in a group suffering from groupthink?
- Projection
- Repression (correct)
- Escape
- Suppression
What mechanism involves attributing fears or responsibilities to others instead of acknowledging them within oneself?
What mechanism involves attributing fears or responsibilities to others instead of acknowledging them within oneself?
- Regression
- Self-censorship
- Mutual reassurance
- Projection displacement (correct)
In the context of groupthink, what does 'denial' mainly refer to?
In the context of groupthink, what does 'denial' mainly refer to?
What is the term used to describe addressing weaknesses in one area by focusing on strengths in another area, as mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe addressing weaknesses in one area by focusing on strengths in another area, as mentioned in the text?
Which term describes the inability or refusal to question the moral position of a group to avoid value conflict?
Which term describes the inability or refusal to question the moral position of a group to avoid value conflict?
'Self-appointed mind guards' play a role in which aspect of groupthink symptoms?
'Self-appointed mind guards' play a role in which aspect of groupthink symptoms?
Which term best describes feelings of concern or dread not being acknowledged by oneself, and others being discouraged from expressing them, according to groupthink symptoms?
Which term best describes feelings of concern or dread not being acknowledged by oneself, and others being discouraged from expressing them, according to groupthink symptoms?
What aspect of groupthink symptoms involves suppressing dissenting opinions within a group?
What aspect of groupthink symptoms involves suppressing dissenting opinions within a group?
What characterizes the 'Abilene paradox' in organizations?
What characterizes the 'Abilene paradox' in organizations?
According to Harvey (1988), how can the 'Abilene paradox' in organizations be addressed?
According to Harvey (1988), how can the 'Abilene paradox' in organizations be addressed?
What group decision-making defect is associated with 'Groupthink', as described by Janis (1982)?
What group decision-making defect is associated with 'Groupthink', as described by Janis (1982)?
How do Schulz-Hardt et al (2002) suggest conflict should be viewed in organizations?
How do Schulz-Hardt et al (2002) suggest conflict should be viewed in organizations?
What defect in group decision making consists of concurrence thinking before thorough problem analysis?
What defect in group decision making consists of concurrence thinking before thorough problem analysis?
What psychological factor contributes to individuals not taking actions they believe need to be done in a given situation?
What psychological factor contributes to individuals not taking actions they believe need to be done in a given situation?
From the list provided, which factor is NOT identified by Harvey (1988) as a contributor to the paradox within groups?
From the list provided, which factor is NOT identified by Harvey (1988) as a contributor to the paradox within groups?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of negative fantasies according to Harvey (1988)?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of negative fantasies according to Harvey (1988)?
In the context of group decision making, what is a possible source of flawed outcomes, according to the text?
In the context of group decision making, what is a possible source of flawed outcomes, according to the text?
In the context of group dynamics, what is the risk associated with following the actions described in the text?
In the context of group dynamics, what is the risk associated with following the actions described in the text?
What is one of the difficulties that can emerge when individuals work in groups to resolve a problem, as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the difficulties that can emerge when individuals work in groups to resolve a problem, as mentioned in the text?
What leads to individuals accepting alternative (and inferior) actions instead of acting in a manner they believe is needed?
What leads to individuals accepting alternative (and inferior) actions instead of acting in a manner they believe is needed?
According to Friedman (2004), what organizational difficulties may emerge due to manager misperception of causal relationships followed by corrective actions?
According to Friedman (2004), what organizational difficulties may emerge due to manager misperception of causal relationships followed by corrective actions?
What role does 'Abilene Paradox' play in group decision making, as discussed in the text?
What role does 'Abilene Paradox' play in group decision making, as discussed in the text?
How does the text describe manager behavior regarding problem resolution based on familiar solutions?
How does the text describe manager behavior regarding problem resolution based on familiar solutions?
What is a key factor that can lead to groupthink defects according to Janis (1972)?
What is a key factor that can lead to groupthink defects according to Janis (1972)?
In the context of group decision making, what does striving for emotional agreement among group members primarily lead to?
In the context of group decision making, what does striving for emotional agreement among group members primarily lead to?
What is considered a necessary context for the emergence of groupthink according to the text?
What is considered a necessary context for the emergence of groupthink according to the text?
Which defense mechanism mentioned in the text involves attributing fears or responsibilities to others instead of acknowledging them within oneself?
Which defense mechanism mentioned in the text involves attributing fears or responsibilities to others instead of acknowledging them within oneself?
What purpose does 'collective rationalization' serve as a response to anxiety according to the information provided?
What purpose does 'collective rationalization' serve as a response to anxiety according to the information provided?
What are some of the criteria listed by Peniwati (2007) to judge the effectiveness of Group Decision Making Methods?
What are some of the criteria listed by Peniwati (2007) to judge the effectiveness of Group Decision Making Methods?
According to Lowell (2010), why is determining when to apply a given method of group decision making more important than judgment in using these methods?
According to Lowell (2010), why is determining when to apply a given method of group decision making more important than judgment in using these methods?
Why is the evidence of whether group decision making is more or less effective than individual decision making considered not unequivocal?
Why is the evidence of whether group decision making is more or less effective than individual decision making considered not unequivocal?
What is a key concern regarding the application of group decision making methods highlighted in the text?
What is a key concern regarding the application of group decision making methods highlighted in the text?
In the context of group decision making, why is it important to consider the 'Fairness' criteria according to Peniwati (2007)?
In the context of group decision making, why is it important to consider the 'Fairness' criteria according to Peniwati (2007)?
