Which of the following situations illustrates the operation of "groupthink"?
A)A group shares information widely and makes an effective policy decision.
B)A group leader makes a decision without consulting anyone and the decision turns out to be a bad one.
C)Group members seek agreement that closes off other points of view.
D)A group gets different ideas from everyone and is unable to come up with any decision at all.

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Groupthink occurs when a group seeks agreement and consensus at the expense of considering alternative ideas and perspectives. In this situation, the group members close off other viewpoints and restrict their decision-making to a limited range of options. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily involve groupthink.

Which of the Following Situations Illustrates the Operation of "Groupthink