Groupthink in a decision-making environment occurs when
A) group members all use the same analytic tools without having a choice.
B) group members accept the same timeframe for problem solving without complaining.
C) group members all accept a course of action without thinking for themselves.
D) group members are all working together for the firm's success.

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Groupthink occurs when members of a group prioritize reaching consensus and maintaining group harmony over critically evaluating alternatives and independent thinking. This can lead to a situation where members of the group all accept a course of action without thinking for themselves, as described in option C. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the phenomenon of groupthink.

Groupthink in a Decision-Making Environment Occurs When