Group decision-making in 12 Angry Men /

12 Angry Men (1957) is a film that takes place during jury deliberations for a murder trial. It follows the discussion of the jurors as they decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. This case study uses the film to illustrate how group decision-making concepts, focusing on groupthink, can in...

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Main Author: Litton, Eric (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2024.
Series:SAGE Business cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:12 Angry Men (1957) is a film that takes place during jury deliberations for a murder trial. It follows the discussion of the jurors as they decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. This case study uses the film to illustrate how group decision-making concepts, focusing on groupthink, can influence jurors. With the film as a backdrop, students will learn how groupthink can cause groups to go astray in their decision-making as well as how groupthink can be minimized. Students can use the case study to follow along with the film. Discussion questions help students apply relevant group decision-making concepts to multiple parts of the film.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9781071941447
1071941445