Group Decision-Making and Group Dynamics (7B) Practice Test

A startup’s leadership team meets to decide whether to pivot to a new market. The founders share a strong belief that they are “disruptors” and often describe critics as people who “don’t get it.” In the meeting, one founder proposes an aggressive pivot and frames hesitation as lack of commitment. A team member suggests running a small test first but is told that “testing is for cautious companies.” The group votes to pivot immediately and later dismisses concerns raised by advisors as “fear-based.”

Which scenario most likely illustrates groupthink in this context?

A corporate crisis team meets after a product defect is reported. The team has a reputation for “handling problems internally.” The vice president says that involving regulators would be “a betrayal” and that the company must present a united front. When a compliance officer suggests notifying an external agency, another member says, “That’s not who we are,” and the group quickly agrees to issue only a minimal internal memo. The meeting ends with members praising the team’s loyalty.

Which scenario most likely illustrates groupthink in this context?