A group of college students are working together on a marketing presentation but cannot seem to agree on the strategic management process as it applies to the organization they are considering.This is an example of:
A)Groupthink
B)Task-related conflict
C)Negative reinforcement
D)Relationship conflict
E)None of these choices are correct

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The scenario described involves a task-related conflict, as the group cannot come to a consensus on a specific task or objective (in this case, the strategic management process for the selected organization). Groupthink would involve a pressure to conform and maintain group harmony, whereas negative reinforcement involves the removal of a negative stimulus to encourage a behavior, and relationship conflict would involve interpersonal or personal issues between group members.

A Group of College Students Are Working Together on a Marketing