COM 3120 Group Decision Making
We’ve been discussing the dynamics of group decision making, and have concluded that higher levels of individual involvement and investment result in greater personal satisfaction and job performance. Slides are here:
COM 3120 Group Decision Making.ppt
1st paper: Example: U.s. Involvement in Vietnam
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Order Paper NowIllusion of Invulnerability
Belief in Inherent Morality of the Group
Collective Rationalization
Out-group Stereotypes
Self-Censorship
Illusion of Unanimity
Direct Pressure on Dissenters
We’ve watched the documentary A Rush to Launch, which is about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and which outlines how Groupthink resulted in a fateful decision. You’ve been assigned another example to discuss, as well.
Describe how the symptoms of Groupthink played a role in your group’s assigned example. Use as many of the symptoms as applicable. Consider the symptoms of Groupthink you saw in A Rush to Launch and make direct comparisons. How are the two situations (Challenger and your example) similar?
2nd paper Example: Space Shuttle Video
Illusion of Invulnerability
Belief in Inherent Morality of the Group
Collective Rationalization
Out-group Stereotypes
Self-Censorship
Illusion of Unanimity
Direct Pressure on Dissenters
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