Considering Only Controllable Costs and Benefits in an Analysis

question 33

Multiple Choice

Considering only controllable costs and benefits in an analysis:

• A)Always reduces the number of costs and benefits needing to be measured.
• B)Never reduces the number of costs and benefits needing to be measured.
• C)Reduces only the number of costs to be measured if they are controllable.
• D)Will not reduce the number of costs and benefits to be measured if the status quo is an available option.

Describe group polarization and its effects on group decisions.

Understand the symptoms and consequences of groupthink.

Recognize the process and effects of escalation of commitment in decision-making.

Differentiate between informational influence and normative influence in group settings.

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Definitions:

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