Final answer:
The statement is false. Groupthink is characterized by a lack of conflict as groups prioritize consensus over critical evaluation, while unmanaged conflict does not directly lead to groupthink.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that groups experiencing conflict but failing to manage it effectively are likely to engage in groupthink is false. Groupthink is a phenomenon where the desire for group consensus overrides people's common sense desire to present alternatives, critically evaluate options, or express an unpopular opinion. Essentially, groupthink is characterized by a lack of conflict or the suppression of differing opinions within a group, rather than stemming from unmanaged conflict.
Groupthink occurs in highly cohesive groups where maintaining group harmony is prioritized over making sound decisions. Symptoms of groupthink include perceiving the group as invulnerable, believing the group is morally correct, and self-censorship among group members to avoid disrupting the consensus. To avoid groupthink, strategies such as seeking outside opinions, voting in private, and having the leader withhold their position until everyone has spoken can be employed.