Keiren is a team leader at a financial services company. At a recent meeting, he proposed cutting back on annual bonuses to help save the company money. Even though several team members had reservations, no one raised objections, and Keiren left thinking that everyone agreed with the decision. This is an example of
A) self-censorship.
B) the illusion of unanimity.
C) collective rationalization.
D) the illusion of morality
E) pressure for conformity.

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Illusion of unanimity occurs when members falsely perceive that everyone agrees with the team's decision because they don't hear anyone offering counterarguments.

Keiren Is a Team Leader at a Financial Services Company