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Shielding the Leader from Dissent as a Symptom of Groupthink
Groupthink can be characterized by the behavior of certain members who act as 'mindguards,' shielding the group's leader from any views or information that might challenge the established consensus.
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A government advisory council is finalizing a policy recommendation for the nation's leader. The leader has expressed a strong preference for a specific course of action. During the final meeting, the council's chairperson receives a new intelligence report containing data that contradicts the leader's preferred option. The chairperson decides not to share the report with the full council or the leader, stating, 'We need to present a unified front and not burden the leader with conflicting details at this late stage.' Which statement best analyzes the chairperson's action?
A government advisory council is finalizing a policy recommendation for the nation's leader. The leader has expressed a strong preference for a specific course of action. During the final meeting, the council's chairperson receives a new intelligence report containing data that contradicts the leader's preferred option. The chairperson decides not to share the report with the full council or the leader, stating, 'We need to present a unified front and not burden the leader with conflicting details at this late stage.' Which statement best analyzes the chairperson's action?