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A corporate board is discussing a high-risk merger. The CEO and a few influential members strongly advocate for the deal. One board member, Alex, has serious reservations and has identified several financial red flags in the due diligence report. However, during the final vote, Alex notices the overwhelming enthusiasm and desire to close the deal quickly. Fearing they will be seen as a disruptive obstacle and wanting to maintain a sense of unity, Alex remains silent and votes in favor of the merger. Which phenomenon does Alex's behavior best illustrate?
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A corporate board is discussing a high-risk merger. The CEO and a few influential members strongly advocate for the deal. One board member, Alex, has serious reservations and has identified several financial red flags in the due diligence report. However, during the final vote, Alex notices the overwhelming enthusiasm and desire to close the deal quickly. Fearing they will be seen as a disruptive obstacle and wanting to maintain a sense of unity, Alex remains silent and votes in favor of the merger. Which phenomenon does Alex's behavior best illustrate?
A corporate board is discussing a high-risk merger. The CEO and a few influential members strongly advocate for the deal. One board member, Alex, has serious reservations and has identified several financial red flags in the due diligence report. However, during the final vote, Alex notices the overwhelming enthusiasm and desire to close the deal quickly. Fearing they will be seen as a disruptive obstacle and wanting to maintain a sense of unity, Alex remains silent and votes in favor of the merger. Which phenomenon does Alex's behavior best illustrate?