Should Managers Rely on Intuition in Problem Solving

question 39

Multiple Choice

Should managers rely on intuition in problem solving?

• A)Yes.Most people systematically apply intuition to problem solving.
• B)No.Feelings have no place in management decision making.
• C)Yes.Those who track what they learn can effectively replicate the process in future.
• D)No.Those who use an inference ladder are more effective decision makers.
• E)Yes.Unconscious biases help people hasten their decision-making process.

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Definitions:

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction or the energy barrier to the reaction's progress.

Reaction-Energy Diagram

A graphical representation showing the energy of a system as reactants transform into products during a chemical reaction, usually highlighting energy barriers and stable intermediates.

Rate-Limiting

Describes the slowest step in a chemical reaction pathway or process, which determines the overall reaction rate.

Exothermic

A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.