While Decisions Arrived at Through Consensus Are Said to Have

question 46

Multiple Choice

While decisions arrived at through consensus are said to have an advantage of being better because they include the input of several individuals,which one of the following is a disadvantage of consensus decisions?

• A)Commitment of those affected by the decision
• B)Decreased input from others in the organization
• C)Habits formed from past experiences
• D)Increased judgment required on the part of the decision-maker
• E)Time necessary to reach the consensus

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Definitions:

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Sales Revenue

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