Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, by actively suppres... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupthink
A deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment in a group that results from an excessive desire to reach consensus. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21198
noun decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility) Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
The tendency of a decision-making group to filter out undesirable input so that a consensus may be reached, especially if it is in line with the leader's viewpoint. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22842
A term coined by Irving Janis that refers to the tendency of people in positions of power to follow the opinions of the group, to the point that there is a narrow view of the issue at hand. Found on https://www.sparknotes.com/sociology/glossary/terms/