Groupthink
Groupthink is a phenomenon in which the norm for consensus overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Groupthink. A phenomenon in which the norm for consensus overrides the realistic appraisal of alternative courses of action.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Groupthink. When a group exerts extensive pressure on an individual to align her or his opinion with others; opinions.