The Abilene Paradox
Groups sometimes do what nobody wants by everyone assuming others want it, leading to collective action that satisfies no one.
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https://cassidoo.coGroups sometimes do what nobody wants by everyone assuming others want it, leading to collective action that satisfies no one.
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