The Abilene Paradox

After viewing the film, please answer the questions below.  Note that questions may be in compound form.  Although there is not a required word count for each question, you should be careful to answer each question completely and fully.

Define and explain Groupthink.
Describe the possible effects that groupthink will have on a team or organization.
Provide strategies for minimizing the possibility of groupthink from the role of a team member, the leadership role, and the organization. 
What was the cost of going along?
Explain why this is not a case of group conflict.
What could have been done to skip the trip?

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