The Preferred Decision-Making Approach of a Manager Is to Generate

question 8

Multiple Choice

The preferred decision-making approach of a manager is to generate as many alternatives to problems as possible in the shortest amount of time. This approach is referred to as _____.

• A) groupthink
• B) devil's advocacy
• C) point-counterpoint
• D) escalating commitment
• E) brainstorming

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Definitions:

Van Gennep

Arnold van Gennep was a French ethnographer and folklorist best known for his work on rites of passage and the structure of rituals.

Durkheim

Emile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, known for his work on social solidarity, the sociology of religion, and the study of suicide.

Psychological Tensions

Internal conflicts or stresses that arise from opposing thoughts, beliefs, or emotions.

Rituals

Ceremonial acts or series of acts performed in a prescribed order, often marking significant life events or religious practices.