A Small University Department Was Comprised of Six Male Faculty

question 11

Multiple Choice

A small university department was comprised of six male faculty members. During faculty meetings when the department was faced with a difficult decision, a faculty member would suggest they take a break. During the break, four faculty would adjourn to the coffee room and agree on the decision that would be made. This is an example of:

• A) bounded rationality.
• B) intuitive decision making.
• C) a coalition.
• D) crisis decision making.

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