Information sampling bias (collective information sampling)
A) is a technique for helping teams to find the most pertinent information.
B) generally leads to more creative decisions.
C) can be overcome by a devil's advocate or a round-robin technique.
D) is more important for team success than transactive memory is.

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Information sampling bias occurs when teams only consider information that is readily available or easy to obtain, ignoring important but harder-to-find information. This can be overcome through techniques such as having a devil's advocate or using a round-robin technique, where each team member takes turns presenting information. Option A is incorrect because information sampling bias is a problem to be solved, not a technique to be used. Option B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that information sampling bias leads to more creative decisions. Option D is incorrect because transactive memory, which refers to the collective knowledge and expertise held within a team, is also an important factor for team success.

Information Sampling Bias (Collective Information Sampling)