Taryn, the manager of a graphic design firm, realizes that during meetings people feel strong inhibitions about disagreeing, but when conflicts arise, they become personal and emotional. Taryn has therefore assigned Boris, a colleague, the task of pointing out problems and criticizing ideas to ensure that their downsides are fully explored. Which of the following best describes the procedure used in this scenario?
A)garbage can model
B)devil's advocacy
C)individual dominance
D)illusion of control
E)discounting the future

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The scenario describes the use of devil's advocacy, which is when a team member is assigned to play the role of a critic and point out potential problems and downsides of ideas to prevent groupthink and promote more rigorous decision-making.

Taryn, the Manager of a Graphic Design Firm, Realizes That