Group dynamics can lead otherwise sensible individuals to make (or agree to) decisions they might not come to on their own. Executives need to be on the lookout for group biases and their undesirable results. Here are four common manifestations of the “group effect” and some suggestions for countering them.
Content: Article
Authors: Paul Rogers, Todd Senturia
Source: Bain & Company
Subject: Organizational Behavior
Authors: Paul Rogers, Todd Senturia
Source: Bain & Company
Subject: Organizational Behavior
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