Groupthink and Conflict

Please read the following web pages:

• "Groupthink," http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/4110/think.htm
• "Groupthink," http://www.abacon.com/commstudies/groups/groupthink.html
• Rex Mitchell, "Constructive Management of Conflict in Groups," http://www.csun.edu/~hfmgt001/cm_gp.htm

After completing the reading, compose as a group a response to the following questions:

• What symptoms of groupthink (from the second reading) has your group exhibited? Give specific examples from your group interaction.
• What practices (if any) does your group have in place to guard against groupthink? If none, what practices will you implement in future discussions?
• Using the conflict model and conflict management styles outlined by Mitchell, discuss the role of conflict in your group. Recall that conflict is not always negative, and give specific examples of both positive and negative conflict and their outcomes in your group.

Your response should be 350-500 words and is due by 8PM on Monday, Oct. 30.

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