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GROUPTHINK
QUANG NGUYEN RICK PERSKE GLENN GABAY
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Introduction: What is Groupthink?
Groupthink is a phenomenon where the “tendency for cohesive groups to become so concerned about group solidarity that they fail to critically and realistically evaluate their decisions and the assumptions leading to those decisions (Wilcox, 2010, p. 34)”
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • Noted Management and Organizational Leadership expert Dr. Clifton Wilcox identifies groupthink as a phenomenon where the “tendency for cohesive groups to become so concerned about group solidarity that they fail to critically and realistically evaluate their decisions and the assumptions leading to those decisions • In other words, individuals in an already cohesive group or a team are so concerned with unanimity the group fails to generate a meaningful debate about the topic or issue on the table leading to incorrect decision-making
Wilcox, C., Dr. (2010). Groupthink: An Impediment to Success. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris Corporation, p.34
The Groupthink Model
The Bay of Pigs invasion Pearl Harbor Korean War Vietnam War Cuban Missile Crisis The Marshall Plan
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • According to Dr. Wilcox the Groupthink model was developed during a study of six major historical events in American history. The Bay of Pigs invasion, Pearl Harbor, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and The Marshall Plan • The first four were considered fiascos while the last two were generally considered successes (Wilcox, 2010, p. 34)
Wilcox, C., Dr. (2010). Groupthink: An Impediment to Success. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris Corporation, p.34
Symptoms of Groupthink
Illusion of invulnerability Belief in inherent morality of the group Collective rationalization Stereotypes of out-groups Self-censorship Illusion of unanimity Self-appointed mindguards
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • During the studies of these six events Dr. Wilcox points out...
QUANG NGUYEN RICK PERSKE GLENN GABAY
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Introduction: What is Groupthink?
Groupthink is a phenomenon where the “tendency for cohesive groups to become so concerned about group solidarity that they fail to critically and realistically evaluate their decisions and the assumptions leading to those decisions (Wilcox, 2010, p. 34)”
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • Noted Management and Organizational Leadership expert Dr. Clifton Wilcox identifies groupthink as a phenomenon where the “tendency for cohesive groups to become so concerned about group solidarity that they fail to critically and realistically evaluate their decisions and the assumptions leading to those decisions • In other words, individuals in an already cohesive group or a team are so concerned with unanimity the group fails to generate a meaningful debate about the topic or issue on the table leading to incorrect decision-making
Wilcox, C., Dr. (2010). Groupthink: An Impediment to Success. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris Corporation, p.34
The Groupthink Model
The Bay of Pigs invasion Pearl Harbor Korean War Vietnam War Cuban Missile Crisis The Marshall Plan
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • According to Dr. Wilcox the Groupthink model was developed during a study of six major historical events in American history. The Bay of Pigs invasion, Pearl Harbor, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and The Marshall Plan • The first four were considered fiascos while the last two were generally considered successes (Wilcox, 2010, p. 34)
Wilcox, C., Dr. (2010). Groupthink: An Impediment to Success. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris Corporation, p.34
Symptoms of Groupthink
Illusion of invulnerability Belief in inherent morality of the group Collective rationalization Stereotypes of out-groups Self-censorship Illusion of unanimity Self-appointed mindguards
Sunday, October 6, 2013 • During the studies of these six events Dr. Wilcox points out...