Beyond fiasco
A reappraisal of the groupthink phenomenon and a new model of group decision processes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4419031 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ramon J Aldag, Sally R Fuller |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 533-552 |
| Publication date | 1993-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Bulletin (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2909 • E-ISSN: 1939-1455 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1037/0033-2909.113.3.533 |
| OpenAlex | W2059041813 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 43 |
| References cited | 47 |
This article provides a comprehensive evaluation of the groupthink phenomenon (I. L. Janis, 1971,1972,1982). Our evaluation indicates that research does not provide convincing support for thevalidity of the groupthink phenomenon or for the suggestion that groupthink characteristics leadto negative outcomes. This review, coupled with evidence from other literature suggested by aproblem-solving perspective and a direct examination of groupthink implicit assumptions, guidedthe development of a new, more general model termed the general group problem-solving model.This model incorporates a variety of antecedent conditions, emergent group characteristics, deci-sion process characteristics, and group decision outcomes. Following the review and model devel-opment, we discuss potential concerns relating to our model, address the allure of groupthink, andpresent implications of our analysis for group problem solving as well as directions for futureresearch
Cognitive psychology · Epistemology · Group (periodic table) · Group behavior · Group cohesiveness · Group decision-making · Phenomenon · Physics · Cognitive and psychological constructs research · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Team Dynamics and Performance
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| Unique citing works | 40 |
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| Citations per year | 1,54 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2026 (29) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 41 |