Which Issue Most Concerned Southerners in 1849──1850

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which issue most concerned southerners in 1849──1850?

• A) They feared the political balance in the Supreme Court might tip against them.
• B) They worried that admission of Missouri as a free state might set a damaging precedent for Utah and New Mexico.
• C) They were concerned that Mexico was plotting to retake Texas.
• D) They were angry about the loss of runaway slaves through the "Underground Railroad."
• E) They worried about the prospects of a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery.

Differentiate among decision types, such as programmed vs. nonprogrammed decisions and strategic vs. tactical decisions.

Describe the phases in the rational model of decision-making and identify what phases are not included.

Recognize the implications of the "economic man" theory in decision-making.

Understand the role of standard operating procedures and how they influence decision-making in organizations.

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Definitions:

Large-scale Interventions

Comprehensive programs or actions designed to address significant issues affecting large populations or communities.

Society

A large group of individuals who live in the same area, share a common culture, and function under a shared political and economic system.

Collective Action

The joint effort of a group of individuals working together to achieve a common objective or to address a shared concern, often in societal or community contexts.

Empowerment Theory

A theoretical approach that prioritizes enabling individuals or groups to increase control over their lives, gain rights, influence decision-making processes, and improve their situation.