Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ill-Structured

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ill-structured problem?

• A)The retailer must decide whether to reorder lawn chairs.
• B)The sales manager must decide what to do about sales that seem sluggish.
• C)The assistant bank manager must decide which automobile loan applications to approve.
• D)The welfare officer must decide how much assistance a particular client should receive.
• E)The production manager must decide how many workers to schedule on the line next week.

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Definitions:

Personal Pride

A feeling of self-respect and personal worth.

Role Negotiation

The process by which individuals discuss and agree upon their responsibilities, duties, and expectations within a team or organization.

Interrole Conflict

The tension or disagreement that arises when the expectations of different roles occupied by an individual are incompatible or conflicting.

Intersender Role Conflict

Intersender role conflict occurs when an individual receives conflicting demands from different sources within an organization, causing stress and confusion.