In Making a Decision, the Alternative Should Be Chosen That

question 4

Multiple Choice

In making a decision, the alternative should be chosen that most clearly

• A) is favored by top management.
• B) achieves the goal of the decision.
• C) saves the organization money.
• D) leads to innovation.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The tendency for people in a group to exert less effort when pooling their efforts toward attaining a common goal than when individually accountable.

Conformity

Adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

Informational Social Influence

Influence resulting from one’s willingness to accept others’ opinions about reality.

Chameleon Effect

The unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners.