The CIO at Canon Is Considering an Information System Upgrade

question 166

Multiple Choice

The CIO at Canon is considering an information system upgrade.He goes to each of the division heads to discuss their information needs and system capabilities.The CIO narrows the options,and contacts the executives again,reaching agreement before purchasing a system.Which group decision-making technique does this represent?

• A) Interacting
• B) Delphi
• C) Nominal
• D) Unilateral
• E) Task

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