Session 5 - Team Decision Making

Question 1

Individual Decision-Making Biases

Answer 1

Action Bias, Default Bias, Confirmation Bias

Question 2

Group Decision-Making - Advantages

Answer 2

• Greater pool of knowledge
• Different perspectives
• Greater comprehension
• Increased acceptance
• Training ground

Question 3

Group Decision-Making - Disadvantages

Answer 3

• Social Pressure
• Domination by a vocal few
• Horse-trading
• Global displacement
• “Groupthink”

Question 4

Symptoms of Groupthink
- First 4

Answer 4

• Invulnerability - excessive optimism and risk taking
• Inherent morality - encourages ignoring ethical implications
• Rationalization - protect pet assumptions
• Stereotyped views of opposition - underestimate opponents

Question 5

Symptoms of Groupthink
- Last 4

Answer 5

• Self-censorship - stifles critical debate
• Illusion of unanimity - silences implies assent
• Peer pressure - loyalty of dissenters is questioned
• Mind-guards - self-appointed protectors against adverse information