You called a group decision-making meeting with your team today to get their help in deciding how best to compete with two new competitors that recently opened nearby.The meeting has run over two hours already, and you're starting to get worried about all the work that's being left undone in the meantime.You've also noticed that one of your newest managers, Patel, agrees with everything one of your most senior managers, Rosa, says, even though he sometimes seems a little reluctant to do so.Patel's behavior is an example of __________.
A)groupthink
B)domination and goal displacement
C)social loafing
D)conformity

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Patel's behavior is an example of conformity - he is agreeing with a more senior member of the group, potentially out of a desire to fit in or be seen as agreeable. This is different from groupthink (where the group prioritizes consensus over critical thinking) or social loafing (where individuals reduce their effort in a group setting). While domination and goal displacement are potential group dynamics, they are not observed in this scenario.

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