A highly cohesive corporate board is discussing the launch of a new product. Internal reports indicate the product's manufacturing process could lead to significant environmental pollution, a fact that is downplayed in the meeting. One board member states, 'We are an ethical company, and our mission is to improve people's lives. Therefore, any decision we make will inherently be the right one for society.' The board unanimously approves the launch without further discussion of the environmental report. Which symptom of flawed group decision-making is best illustrated by the board member's statement?