In Making a Highly Subjective Decision Such as Many Personnel-Related

question 5

Multiple Choice

In making a highly subjective decision such as many personnel-related decisions:

• A) It is essential to seek some objective data upon which to hinge a decision.
• B) It is best to leave the situation alone to resolve itself.
• C) Seek the opinions of other supervisors before deciding.
• D) Make a choices based on a basic sense of what is right or wrong, or fair or unfair.

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Definitions:

Praxis

The process by which a theory, lesson, or skill is enacted, embodied, or realized, often in a way that bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Intellectual Convictions

Firmly held beliefs or opinions that are rooted in reasoning and knowledge rather than emotion or personal preference.

Pragmatist

An individual who approaches problems and situations with a practical and logical mindset, focusing on solutions and results rather than abstract principles.

Rationalization

The process of replacing traditional and emotional thought processes with reason and practicality, often associated with the development of bureaucratic systems.