Assignment 2: Discussion Question: GroupthinkBySunday May 18 2014 respond to the

Assignment 2: Discussion Question: GroupthinkBySunday May 18 2014 respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Use the sameDiscussion Areato comment on your classmates submissions bySunday May 18 2014 and continue the discussion untilWednesday May 21 2014of the week.According to Irving Janis (1972) groupthink is the process by which we conform to others decisions even when we individually disagree with these decisions.Imagine that Fred is the manager of a bookstore and the sales of books have slowed in recent months. Fred decides to meet with his employees to find ways to reduce expenses and increase sales.To reduce the possibility of groupthink before the start of the meeting Fred encourages everyone to speak up with their opinionsno matter what those opinions are.