Abilene paradox management expert Jerry B. Harvey in his 1974 article "The Abilene Paradox: The Management of Agreement". The name of the phenomenon comes from an anecdote that Harvey uses in the article to elucidate the paradox: Ronald Sims writes that the Abilene paradox is similar to groupthink, but differs in significant ways, including that in groupthink individuals are not acting contrary to their conscious wishes and generally feel good about the decisions the group has reached. According to Sims, in the Abilene paradox, the individuals acting contrary to their own wishes are more likely to have negative feelings about the outcome.
West, Texas line, including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. Westfest is a festival celebrating the city's large Czech population and their heritage. There are several bakeries (such as the Czech Stop and Little Czech Bakery) and a nearby hotel named The Czech Inn. The city of West is served by the West Independent School District, and is home to the West High School Trojans. Interstate 35 and Union Pacific Railroad pass through the city. West, Texas West is a city in McLennan County, Texas,