All of the following statements about majority rule are true EXCEPT:
A) formal voting may take place or members may be polled to find the majority viewpoint.
B) all group members will feel successful as a result of the majority rule.
C) some people will feel like "winners" and others will feel like "losers" when the final vote is tallied.
D) the very process of voting can create coalitions.
E) voting can cause members to focus on winning rather than on what is best for the team.

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The statement that all group members will feel successful as a result of the majority rule is not true. Majority rule often results in a division where the minority may feel overlooked or unsatisfied with the outcome, leading to dissatisfaction among those whose preferences were not represented in the final decision.

All of the Following Statements About Majority Rule Are True