A drawback to using the "collegial"
approach to manage the White House
staff is that it:
1.forces staffers to compete
against each other
or
2. can produce "groupthink" by
encouraging staffers to find
common ground.
isn't the correct answer 2?
Thanks for your help!
I would think so, yes. To me, "groupthink" is more related to "collegial" than "compete" is.
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The correct answer is actually 1. "Forcing staffers to compete against each other" is a drawback of using the "collegial" approach to manage the White House staff. The "collegial" approach emphasizes cooperation and collaboration among staff members, but it can also create a competitive environment where staffers may feel the need to outshine their colleagues or compete for attention and recognition. This competition can potentially lead to conflicts and a lack of unity within the staff.
On the other hand, "groupthink" refers to a phenomenon where a group of individuals prioritize consensus and conformity over critical thinking and independent decision making. While it is possible that the "collegial" approach may lead to some level of groupthink in certain situations, it is not the primary drawback associated with this management approach.
It's great that you are engaging in critical thinking and attempting to understand the reasoning behind the answer. Remember that it's essential to consider the context and specific characteristics of the given scenario to determine the correct answer.