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Pea0909berry

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Explain the concept of groupthink and why it can be dangerous for organizations.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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According to sociologist G. William Domhoff, the ruling class is comprised of:
 
  a. leaders at the top of business, the executive branch of the federal government, and the military.
 b. leaders who control the everyday operation of the political system.
 c. the corporate rich.
 d. members of the clergy.



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Answer to Question 1

The term groupthink refers to the pressure on members of a cohesive group to

conform to the group decision and refrain from contributing conflicting opinions. Janis

examined group decision making among political experts and found that major blunders

in U.S. history may be attributed to pressure toward group conformity. Group members

often limit or withhold their opinions and focus on consensus rather than on exploring all

of the options and determining the best course of action, sometimes with tragic results.

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Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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