How does Groupthink negatively affect group communication and problem solving?

Read in your textbook, COMM 5:Chapter 9: Communicating in GroupsChapter 10: Group Leadership and Problem SolvingWeek 8 – Application Assignment: Small Group GeniusThis assignment supports the following unit objectives:To understand how groupthink can effect group communication for the worse.Assignment OverviewOn page 119 of your text, is a one sentence definition of Groupthink. Do additional research into Group think, and write an essay, addressing the topic: Why is Groupthink bad?DeliverablesAn APA style document with cover letter and reference page, 300 words in length.Activity DetailsPerform the following tasks:Step 1: Assignment Criteria.Do your own, independent research into Groupthink. You may use the Internet or any other books or magazines. But you must use in-text citations, and supply a reference page.Step 2: Reflect and Write.Reflect on your thoughts on this topic and write your essay that answers the following questions:What is Groupthink? How does it develop? How does it negatively affect group communication and problem solving? How can groupthink be prevented or eliminated?Step 3: Review and Proof.Review and proofread your essay. Make sure that you have addressed the topic, and that you correct all spelling and grammar error.