Thursday, February 17, 2011

The Abilene paradox

The Abilene paradox is a term coined by Jerry B. Harvey. It occurs when a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of any of the individuals in the group. It involves a common breakdown of group communication in which each member mistakenly believes that their own preferences are counter to the group's and do not raise objections.
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