Groupthink: One Peril of Group Cohesiveness

Nursing leaders recognize that decisions are generally more effective when made through group consensus. The author of this article identifies a major pitfall that often occurs in such situations—the phenomenon known as "groupthink," or inappropriate conformity to group norms. Her discussi...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing administration 1982-04, Vol.12 (4), p.27-31
Main Author: Rosenblum, Estelle H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision Making
Group Processes
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Nursing
Nursing Service, Hospital - organization & administration
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Social Conformity
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Summary:Nursing leaders recognize that decisions are generally more effective when made through group consensus. The author of this article identifies a major pitfall that often occurs in such situations—the phenomenon known as "groupthink," or inappropriate conformity to group norms. Her discussion of its characteristics and ways to avoid it will make you more aware of groupthink when it occurs and will help you take action to avoid it. Eliminating groupthink will enable you to promote more effective decision making in group situations.
ISSN:0002-0443
1539-0721
DOI:10.1097/00005110-198204000-00007