John, George, Paul, and Richard Are Air Traffic Controllers

Multiple Choice

John, George, Paul, and Richard are air traffic controllers.They encounter a stressful, anxious situation in which two planes might soon collide.Which of the following conditions would most encourage this group of air traffic controllers to display groupthink when pondering their next step?

A) A majority decision is more acceptable than a unanimous decision.
B) There are systematic procedures in place to handle such situations.
C) None of them is considered to be a supervisor of any of the others.
D) They are a cohesive group.