understanding of the concept of bounded awareness

Research the subject of groupthink and focalism on the Internet and in textbooks. Then, discuss the two concepts. In your answer, discuss the similarities and dissimilarities of the two.  200 word minimumresponse include one reference.

 

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed upon launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida killing all seven astronauts on board. Conduct a literature and an Internet search on the topics of the Challenger disaster and groupthink. Then, discuss how groupthink might have created decision-making problems for NASA and its booster contractor. Cite at least two sources in your answer.200 wordminimum

 

 

Discuss the following statement. “It is important that organizational managers understand that bounded awareness can and will occur in decision making.” In developing your discussion, cite a minimum of two sources other than your textbook. 200 word minimum

 

 

Conduct an Internet or library search for information on “The Bay of Pigs Invasion.” Discuss the failure of the invasion in terms of bounded awareness. In your opinion, what caused the poor decisions to be made? Could focalism and/or focusing illusion have played a part in this failure? If so, how?

200 word minimumresponse include one reference.

 

 

 

 

 

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Group think refers to is the sharing of false beliefs that everyone in the group agrees with its judgments (I.L Janis, 1982). It is quite common to note the forces of group think shaping the thoughts and perception of individuals who are in a group especially among teenagers and the youth whereby individuals may regard it as peer pressure. In the issue concerning the blowing NASA’s space shuttle the challenger this phenomenon of groupthink is clearly evidenced especially among the individual’s in the management team hence their reasoning becomes …

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