Which of the following helps a manager avoid groupthink during group decision making?
A) Assigning one person to act as devil's advocate
B) Making his or her preferences known to the group as early as possible
C) Instructing members to avoid expressing divergent viewpoints
D) Giving the group as much time as they need to make a decision, without enforcing a deadline
E) Encouraging group cohesiveness

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To avoid groupthink, each member of the group or team should critically evaluate all alternatives. So that members present divergent viewpoints, the leader should not make his or her position known too early. At least one member of the group or team might be assigned the role of devil's advocate.

Which of the Following Helps a Manager Avoid Groupthink During