Which of the Following Is an Example of Diffusion of Responsibility

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of diffusion of responsibility?

• A)Paul allows his secretary to make certain decisions without consulting him.
• B)After her boss's decision turned out to be wrong, Sally said she knew all along that it was wrong.
• C)The surgery team decided on a more conservative operating technique when they discussed the operation face-to-face.
• D)A firing squad of ten soldiers was used to execute the prisoner.
• E)As Douglas accepted the award on behalf of his department, he made a point of acknowledging the contributions of his colleagues.

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, rubber-like connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ear, and nose, providing support and cushioning.

Muscle

Tissues in the body that contract to produce movement, consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac types.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Nerve

Bundle of long axons outside the central nervous system.