Groupthink

Another way in which group norms can have a detrimental effect on decision-making is identified as Groupthink (Janis, 1972):

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Groupwork

Person A: Illusion of invulnerability: "Together we are invincible!"

Person B: Assumptions of morality: "We act as a moral compass together - we would not do any wrong..."

Person C: Collective rationalisations: "Anything that does not conform to our viewpoint will be dismissed as inaccurate"

Person D: Stereotyping: "Other teams are just saying we are wrong because they are jealous of how well we work"

Person E: Self-censorship: "I am not happy with the team's decision, but I will go along with it because I might be laughed at otherwise"

Person F: Illusions of unanimity: "All those in favour, say aye...and those against..stay quiet"

Person G: Mind-guards: "Just ignore those people who think we are wrong - how can all of us be wrong????"

Person H: Direct pressure: "Shut up...or shift out...."

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