Question

Matthew,a vibrant leader,heads a team that launches new products into the market.During a follow-up test of an electric-car prototype produced by his company,the researchers find a problem with the engine of the car and request Matthew to halt the launch.However,Matthew goes ahead,and his company earns a bad reputation in the market because of the defective product.In the context of Janis's groupthink symptoms,which of the following symptoms led Matthew to make the wrong judgment?
A) mindguards
B) unanimity illusion
C) invulnerability illusion
D) stereotyped view of the opponent

Answer 1

Answer: C) invulnerability illusion

Explanation:

Invulnerability illusion is the belief an individual has that he is safe by the decisions he makes irrespective of how it would affect others. This belief gives people much confidence that they insist on the wrong they are doing and assume it is right. Examples could be someone not using complete protective wears in an environment that demands it

Matthew definitely knew it wasn't right for him to launch the product but went ahead to do so earning his company a bad reputation, this action he took is known as an invulnerability illusion