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 administrative model of decision making, which of these assumptions would he reject?

• A) Decision-makers settle for a satisficing rather than maximizing solution
• B) The search for alternatives is limited because of information, human and resource constraints
• C) Rational procedures will normally lead to the best solution in a complex organization
• D) Decision objectives are often vague, conflicting, and lack consensus among managers
• E) All of these are accepted

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Definitions:

Self-discipline

The ability to control one's feelings, impulses, and actions to achieve long-term goals.

Self-regulate

The ability of an individual to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in accordance with their goals.

Self-diagnose

The process of identifying or determining one's own medical condition without professional medical advice.

Mental Retardation

An outdated term previously used to describe a condition of below-average cognitive ability; now more commonly referred to as intellectual disability.