Captain Billows Is the Meteorologist in His Squadron

question 29

Multiple Choice

Captain Billows is the meteorologist in his squadron. The squadron controls an outlying airfield. When they are asked whether Friday evening will be a good night to receive air cargo, they refer to Captain Billows. What effective way to reach a group decision does this best exemplify?

• A) Relying on the expert
• B) Reaching consensus
• C) Letting the majority decide
• D) Honoring authority rule

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