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

Recognize the importance of organization and sequence in presentations.

Identify techniques to engage and maintain audience interest.

Understand the role of non-verbal communication cues in presentations.

Grasp the impact of presentation environment on communication effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is a financial metric that represents the amount of revenue from sales that exceeds variable costs, indicating the portion of sales revenue that contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Machine Hour

A unit of measurement for the operational use of a machine, implying the total time a machine is functional and available for production.

Markup Percentage

The proportion of the cost of goods that is added to cover the overhead and profit, which sets the selling price.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.