Ariel leads a highly cohesive, five-member research & development team that develops electronics.Recently, the team made a bad decision to develop a new product that didn't sell well.Ironically, all of the team members knew it was a bad decision, but no individual said anything because each member thought the rest of the team unanimously supported the decision.What type of issue does this example represent?
A) team conflict
B) groupthink
C) group norms
D) social loafing

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This scenario represents groupthink, where individuals in a cohesive group prioritize harmony and consensus over critical evaluation, leading to poor decision-making.

Ariel Leads a Highly Cohesive, Five-Member Research & Development Team