Jim Is Using the Rational Decision-Making Process to Decide a Course

question 37

Multiple Choice

Jim is using the rational decision-making process to decide a course of action for the marketing department.While selecting a preferred alternative, a fellow worker asks, "What if something unexpected happens during the implementation of the alternative we have selected?" This type of question is an example of ____.

• A) implementing the plan.
• B) developing marketing strategies.
• C) planning for contingencies.
• D) negative thinking.
• E) groupthink.

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Definitions:

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