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I need complete 1-2 pages answer of the following assignment as per provided instructions below. Must address everthing properly. Must include 3 credible references cited in APA. Must provide 100% original answer.

Assignment

Write a short paper (1 - 2 pages) illustrating the concept of Groupthink, and include at least three (3) famous historical examples of Groupthink that fit within the definition provided in the PowerPoint.

You required addressing this question in your paper;

How do these sources define Groupthink, and what historical events do these sources use to illustrate this phenomenon?

Format requirements:

a)                  In preparation for this assignment, review the PowerPoint on Groupthink below. 

b)                  Your paper must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. 

c)                  Your paper must include a reference page, and in-text citations for 3 credible references in accordance with the APA

d)                 To be eligible for full credit, you must research this concept through the online library, and provided references.

Required Reference Sources

PowerPoint - Groupthink

Shore, S. (2010). Groupthink. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/stevebshore/groupthinklecutrefinal

Online Library Resources that you should find helpful include:

·                     Summon: http://apus.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=637029

·                     Online Library Tutorial Center: http://www.apus.edu/Online-Library/tutorials/index.htm

·                     Library Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: http://apus.libanswers.com/

Supplemental References:

·                     Aldag, R. J., Fuller, S. R. (1993). "Beyond fiasco: A reappraisal of the groupthink phenomenon and a new model of group decision processes". Psychological Bulletin, 113(3), 533–552.

·                     Dattner, B. (2011). Preventing groupthink. Retrieved July 10, 2013 from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/credit-and-blame-work/201104/preventing-groupthink

·                     Ferraris, C., & Carveth, R. (2003). "NASA and the Columbia disaster: decision-making by groupthink?". Proceedings of the 2003 Association for Business Communication Annual Convention.

·                     Mindtools (2013). Avoiding fatal flaws in group decision-making. Retrieved July 10, 2013 from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_82.htm

·                     Moorhead, G., Ference, R., Neck, C. P. (1991). "Group decision fiascoes continue: Space Shuttle Challenger and a revised groupthink framework". Human Relations, 44 (6), 539–550

·                     Packer, D. J. (2009). "Avoiding groupthink: whereas weakly identified members remain silent, strongly identified members dissent about collective problems". Psychological Science, 20(5), 546–548.

·                     Rose, J. D. (Spring 2011). "Diverse perspectives on the groupthink theory – a literary review". Emerging Leadership Journeys, 4(1), 37–57.