Ross's work team is made up of various members of the art department who have all worked together for many years. They like that they work in synch and rarely have to explain things to each other because they are so much alike. A threat to Ross' work team is narrow mindedness caused by ________.
A)groupthink
B)group flow
C)virtual think
D)virtual flow

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Groupthink is a phenomenon in which a group of people who are similar to one another, such as Ross's work team, become so cohesive that they begin to value consensus over critical thinking. This can lead to a "narrow-mindedness" that is a threat to their ability to accomplish their goals effectively. Group flow, virtual think, and virtual flow do not accurately describe the potential threat to Ross's work team.

Ross's Work Team Is Made Up of Various Members of the Art