Groupthink is best described as which type of decision making, and which conditions increase its likelihood?

Groupthink is best described as which type of decision making, and which conditions increase its likelihood?

• A. Groupthink is poor decision making to preserve harmony; high cohesion, directive leader, isolation, time pressure
• B. Efficient decision making; strong leadership, rapid consensus, open debate
• C. Rational decision making to maximize efficiency; high autonomy, diverse opinions, open dialogue, long time
• D. Individual decision making; no group influence

Answer: (A)