Discusison Question
"Groupthink" occurs when there's an effort to move stalled decisions and avoid conflict, which can result in possible poor decision-making outcomes.
Have you ever been a part of a negotiation where "groupthink" or something similar occurred? If yes, describe the event, your feelings before, during, and after the event, and mention what you might have done differently. If no, explain an example of something you have observed that used "groupthink." Explain the event and situation and anything you may have done differently.
Essay Assignment: Multi-Party Negotiation
For this Essay, you will explore the complexities that occur with multi-party negotiations and groupthink. Your essay will address the following points.
• Describe two-party, coalitions, and multi-party negotiations.
o Within your description, include a real-life example of how these types of negotiation are used in the business world.
• Describe the social complexities of the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Please start by reviewing Figure 13.1 located on page 409 of your course textbook for background information on the event.
• What is "groupthink," and how did it affect this Challenger?
o Make sure you include your source used for this portion of your research.
• What do you think you would have done if you were in that Challenger meeting?
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.