Asked by Abigail Zurita on Jul 09, 2024
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Historical examples of groupthink according to Janis do not include:
A) space shuttle disasters.
B) decision-making during the Vietnam War.
C) American intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
D) the lack of preparedness by U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor before entry into WWII.
E) the Golden Gate Bridge crisis.
Groupthink
A phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome.
- Acquire an understanding of the dynamics and countermeasures of groupthink in decision-making scenarios.
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Jaskaran MalhiJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The Golden Gate Bridge crisis is not a historical example of groupthink according to Janis.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the dynamics and countermeasures of groupthink in decision-making scenarios.
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