A Compulsion by Decision Makers to Maintain Each Other's Approval

question 115

Multiple Choice

A compulsion by decision makers to maintain each other's approval, even at the cost of critical thinking and good judgment, is called

• A)the halo effect.
• B)expert power.
• C)groupthink.
• D)cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Systems Development

The process of creating and maintaining information systems, including hardware, software, network, and data components, tailored to meet organizational needs.

Budgeting

The process of creating a plan to spend your money, allocating specific amounts to various needs, savings, and desires.

Reporting

The method of arranging data into summary reports to track the performance of various sectors within a business.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.