Groupthink is a deterioration of mental efficiency‚ reality testing‚ and moral judgment that results from in-group pressure (Verderber‚ Verderber‚ & Sellnow‚ 2011). Groups affected by groupthink ignore alternatives and tend to take irrational actions that dehumanize other groups (Miller‚ 2010). A group is especially vulnerable to groupthink when its members are similar in background‚ when the group is insulated from outside opinions‚ and when there are no clear rules for decision making (Miller
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How does the theory of groupthink apply to the 1986 Challenger disaster? Here is a brief trailer for a larger analysis of the disaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K2vqVAG7iI Do you‚ or does the literature‚ think that NASA ’s organizational culture was also to blame for the 2003 Columbia disaster‚ or was the problem of groupthink alleviated in the intervening 17 years? Please use your text and online research about the administrative issues that led to this disaster. Remember to cite
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Groupthink Case Study Introduction Working in groups is something we all encounter in our life‚ in and outside of work. A group - or team - consists of people working together because they have a common purpose or goal. Decisions are made by teams every day and it is imperative that the decision-making process be effective. Shortcomings in the decision-making process should be avoided (Thompson‚ 2004). A situation that can occur within a group is called Groupthink. Groupthink leads to
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Groups or Teams What is the Difference? LaNise L. Heath Group Behavior in Organizations MGT 415 Prof Vera L. Davis‚ MPA‚ MATD December 20‚ 2010 Groups or Teams What is the Difference? Groups are a part of every aspect of our lives. Your family is an example of a group that people are a member of. You may be a member of a social group‚ a work group‚ or a small group in your church. According to Johnson and Johnson (2009) the definition of a group is “two or more individuals
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Differences Between Groups and Teams Michael Crook University Of Phoenix 7/4/11 MGT/307 Geri Markley Differences Between Groups and Teams Throughout the world people gather in many different places for many different events and many different occasions. The words groups and teams are very similar‚ but they are not the same. This is especially prevalent when the business environment is involved. In this paper the difference between
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Difference Among Gender in Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The topic of emotional intelligence among employees in the workplace is among the most abundant‚ yet most important to take into consideration when managing a company or corporation. With its many definitions and aspects‚ this paper will discuss the true definitions of emotional intelligence and how it can be so different among genders in the workplace. The three main points that will be discussed include the
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AED204 Week 2: CheckPoint: Differences in Socioeconomic Status The scenario at the middle school regarding the dress code for the dance is something that happens in schools all over the United States. Since the public schools allow all students who live within close proximity to the school to enroll there. Students who attend this school can come from all backgrounds and walks of life and therefore result in a lot of conflict between the students. The wealthier students will always have nicer
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We should improve communication among community members - According to this statement‚ each person of community members has the right to choose not only communicating with others but also keeping silence. In my view‚ I would agree that we should improve communication among community members‚ in two respects. First‚ it is essential to the community that we members have interactions with each other and secondly‚ it recommends an effective and potentially benefit means of promoting the development
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Is Trust Assumed When Working in Teams or Does Trust Have to be Earned Among the Team Members Management June 18‚ 2008 Is Trust Assumed When Working in Teams or Does Trust Have to be Earned Among the Team Members Is Trust Assumed When Working in Teams or Does Trust Have to be Earned Among the Team Members Research shows trust between team members is dynamic. “Trust grows as the relationship between you and your team develops through shared experiences. Creating this relationship
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| Groupthink and Risky Shift Phenomenon | | | | | | Table of Contents Executive Summary i Introduction 1 The Groupthink phenomenon 1 The Risky-shift phenomenon 2 Conclusion 4 Recommendation 4 Reference list 5 Executive Summary Groupthink phenomenon continues to exist and influence in a group decision making. This is especially happen when group cohesiveness is high and there is an absence of open communication. However‚ understanding the theory would enable
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