How Do the Lessons of History Influence Decision Making

question 61

Multiple Choice

How do the lessons of history influence decision making?

• A) The lessons of history always lead to bad decisions.
• B) Decision makers carefully review history to discover the relevant lessons.
• C) Decision makers are influenced by certain events rather than by a broad understanding of history.
• D) History does not influence decision making.

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