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Application of the Decision- Making Process

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Application of the Decision- Making Process
Net income has fallen for the second quarter, and Amanda is understandably worried. She knows at the board of directors meeting on Wednesday she will be closely questioned and expected to have a plan to avoid any third- quarter losses.
Amanda begins to read slowly over the financial documents to try and ascertain areas that may be the cause. After much consideration, it appears that expenses have risen dramatically over the last few months. Amanda wonders why. She decides a meeting of the department heads is in order first thing tomorrow morning. At the meeting, Amanda would like to generate several possible solutions to the increased expenses. She wonders how to effectively explore all the options. At the meeting, the first option that is discussed is to downsize the research and development department since it is not essential to current operations. Several managers approve this plan. Amanda suggests that they need to look further at the issue. Several suggestions are made, many of which appear to be viable. Amanda wonders what to do next.
-Which of the following would help Amanda develop a thorough list of alternative solutions to the problem?

Definitions:

Stress

The physical or emotional tension resulting from demanding circumstances or challenges.

Selye

refers to Hans Selye, a pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response.

Helping Profession

Occupations focused on assisting individuals, families, groups, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning, and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often seen in helping professions.