1. Using the functional model, was the decision on how to establish the gift shop likely to be effective? Why, or why not? Describe how and when each function emerged.
2. What antecedents of groupthink are present? What symptoms of groupthink are present? What could the group do to prevent groupthink from occurring?
3. Using adaptive structuration theory, what structures did the group create? Make sure to consider both rules and resources. Also, consider how the rules and resources might have been different if the group had used more technology in their group decision-making process.
4. Discuss the elements of symbolic convergence as related to the group. How do you think symbolic convergence might have affected the decision-making process? How might symbolic convergence theory and groupthink influence each other?
5. What ethical issues arise when considering this group's (or any group's) communication?

6. Do any of the theories emerge as better than the others? Why do you believe this to be the case? What situations might surface that would make a different theory or theories better at explaining the situation?

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