Settlement Errors in Groups

In addition to the most common settlement errors and barriers, often errors occur
in the ways the group make their decisions.  Some of the most common are noted below..

• Premature agreement

• Inquiry into flaws in decisions is discouraged

• Strong desire to preserve harmony

• Members cling to opposite positions

• Self-censorship

• Pressure on those who disagree

• Strong director who tries to control

• Stress, isolation

Source: Decision Traps, Paul Russo & Paul J. H. Schoemake (Doubleday, 1989; Simon & Schuster, 1990)  

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