A group is trying to decide how to spend government aid. The group asks outside experts to come in and give their opinion. The manager decides that she thinks the first expert had great points and she lets all group members know that she supports that option. Everyone agrees with her, but she has a sinking suspicion that this is only because she will soon be determining who is getting bonuses. She is worried that there might be flaws with the chosen option. In the future, she could BEST avoid the possibility of groupthink by ________.
A) gathering information from inside sources only
B) suggesting her subordinates be less critical of the alternatives
C) punishing any members who act like a devil's advocate
D) refraining from giving her opinion until everyone has expressed their view

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Refraining from giving her opinion until everyone has expressed their view would prevent the manager from influencing the group's decision too early in the process and would allow for more diverse opinions and perspectives to be shared. This would decrease the likelihood of groupthink and result in a more well-informed decision.

A Group Is Trying to Decide How to Spend Government