Which Method Is Being Used When Multiple Groups Discuss Issues

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which method is being used when multiple groups discuss issues separately and then discuss them together to better synthesize different viewpoints into a common framework?

• A) the dialectical method
• B) the diabolical method
• C) the devil's advocate method
• D) the Delphi method
• E) the nominal group technique

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of work directly involved in manufacturing goods or providing a service.

Variable Overhead

The costs that fluctuate with the level of production output and may include expenses such as utilities and indirect materials.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly attributed to the manufacturing of a product.

Direct Labor-Hours

Overall hours employees spend directly involved in the fabricating process.