Assignment: Leaders And Group Think
When leading a group, it is possible for the leader to unwittingly move the group toward groupthink based in the primary leadership style of the leader. To assure that there is open communication and that the group is implementing the best ideas and methods, the leader must be aware of the potential for groupthink and mitigate this possibility. In this assignment, you will analyze the nature of groupthink and its relationship to the leader, and you will suggest means for leaders to mitigate groupthink.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
· Learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.
· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
Directions:
In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, analyze the nature of groupthink and its relationship to the leader, and then suggest means for leaders to mitigate groupthink. Your paper must include the following:
1. An analysis of the nature of groupthink. What is it? How does it occur?
2. An analysis of the relationship between groupthink and the leader. Do some leadership styles lend more easily to the rise of groupthink? How does groupthink influence the decision-making of the leader?
3. Research-based suggestions for leaders to mitigate groupthink. What should the leader do to prevent or counteract groupthink?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.