The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Decreasing Options Technique (DOT)

• A) helps groups reduce and refine a large number of suggestions and ideas into a manageable set of options.
• B) follow a practical set of steps that begins with the problem itself and then moves to a systematic consideration of possible solutions and their implementation.
• C) simple method for generating as many ideas as possible in a short period of time.
• D) is a process for reaching consensus.
• E) is designed to help groups avoid or reduce the chance of groupthink.

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Definitions:

Individual Income Tax

A tax levied on the income of individuals or households by the government.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation.

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate that applies to each additional dollar of income, indicating how much of the next dollar earned will be taken in taxes.

Average Tax Rate

Average Tax Rate is the proportion of the total income paid as taxes, calculated by dividing the total taxes by the total taxable income.