Which Method of Knowing Is Used in the Following Example

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which method of knowing is used in the following example? You have been struggling to determine the underlying explanation for the sadness you have been feeling for the past couple of months. Since you haven't come up with the explanation, you give up on the struggle and decide to just go on with your life. Two days later, an explanation pops into your consciousness that you are convinced is correct.

• A) Method of Authority
• B) Method of Intuition
• C) Scientific Method
• D) Rationalism

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Control

A system of managing an organization through a hierarchical structure of standardized rules and procedures that govern behavior and decisions.

Progressive Discipline

A step-by-step approach used by organizations to address employee behavior or performance issues, escalating in severity if problems persist.

Incremental Discipline

A progressive disciplinary approach where consequences gradually intensify in response to repeated offenses or misconduct.

Managerial Control

Managerial control involves the processes and systems in place that allow managers to guide an organization towards its goals by monitoring and adjusting its operations and performance.