CASE Scenario - Brandon Folk

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CASE
Scenario - Brandon Folk
Brandon Folk manages a group of eight electrical engineers at Athex Designs. His team is highly trained and well respected by experts both inside and outside the company. Recently one of Brandon's engineers suggested a new technique for the development and use of an argon laser. There appeared to be rich potential for this technology, but Brandon wasn't certain that developing this technology was the best use of his limited resources. Brandon was facing a significant decision.
-If Brandon uses the classical model of decision making, which of these assumptions would he reject?

• A) The decision maker is rational and uses logic in assigning values and evaluating alternatives.
• B) The desired decision will maximize attainment of organizational objectives.
• C) The decision-maker strives for complete certainty, gathering complete information.
• D) Problems are precisely formulated and defined.
• E) All of these are accepted.

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Definitions:

Self-Mutilation

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Ethical Principle

A fundamental guideline that dictates the conduct of individuals and organizations by delineating what is right and wrong.

Justice

The principle of fairness and the moral rightness of actions and laws within society.

False Imprisonment

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