Groupthink

Question 1

What are the 3 categories of Groups

Answer 1

Interacting (interact to complete task)
Co-Acting (All carry out different tasks independantly)
Counteracting (Groups with opposing aims)

Question 2

Name 3 positives of working in a group

Answer 2

Ability to work on complex tasks
Way of generating a range of ideas
Way of creating solutions
Enables socialisation
Fulfills social needs

Question 3

What causes Groupthink

Answer 3

When menbers of the group feel they need to conform to the ‘norm’ within the group

Question 4

Name 3 negative outcomes as a result of Groupthink

Answer 4

Don't have a broad range of thinking 
Potential options for action limited
Group fails to consult external advice
Members are bias to preferred options
Poor decisions are made
Actions not considered thoroughly

Question 5

Name 3 ways to avoid Groupthink

Answer 5

Diverse teams
Focussed roles
Encourage individual champions
Reward / recognise sharing of ideas
Create positive reinforcement of diversity
Critically evaluate ideas