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Why is groupthink a problem? What are some of the ways groupthink can be avoided or overcome?

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Why is groupthink a problem?

When too many minds are involved in decision making, groupthink pressures could hinder the right decision. With groupthink the committee is only limited to two alternative causes of action and bias is a factor as the following example shows.

Let's say that the company wants to implement a new employee incentive for excellent attendance, ...

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