Carl Wanted the Advantage That Comes with the Collective Wisdom

question 35

Multiple Choice

Carl wanted the advantage that comes with the collective wisdom of a management team participating in a decision. Carl's division had to decide if solar panel, wind turbine blade, or battery power research would be its next major investment. He brought together his managers in a meeting; however, Shinichi, used his strength of character and oratory skills to push for solar panel research. Unfortunately, the other managers were quiet, and Shinichi managed to overpower them with his views. Given the dynamics of the meeting and its outcome, ________ had prevented Carl's meeting from achieving what he had hoped it would.

• A) groupthink
• B) satisficing
• C) domination
• D) devil's advocacy
• E) goal displacement

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Definitions:

Antibodies

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Panic Value

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Immediate Intervention

A prompt action taken to address an urgent issue or emergency situation to prevent further harm or deterioration.

Prothrombin Time

A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. It's used to check for bleeding disorders or to monitor blood thinning medications.