Week 4

  

Q1.

• What are the key symptoms of      groupthink?
• How does this phenomenon occur?
• What problems and shortcomings      can arise in the decision-making process as a result of groupthink?
• Define the escalation of      commitment phenomenon, and some key strategies a manager can use to avoid      the escalation of commitment cycle?

1 page excluding cover and reference pages

Q2.

Answer the following questions in essay form (double-spaced, APA format): 

a) Watch the IDEO video from:

Play Video

b) Describe how IDEO’s leadership contributed to the overall success of the project.

c) Describe the team dynamic and how it IDEO used this effectively.

d) What attributes existed in the IDEO organization that encouraged and enhances innovation.

e) You will need at least five peer-reviewed sources to support your claims.

3 pages excluding cover and reference pages.