A Small University Department Included Six Faculty Members

question 34

Multiple Choice

A small university department included six faculty members. During faculty meetings when the department was faced with a difficult decision, a faculty member would suggest they take a break. During the break, four faculty members would adjourn to the coffee room and agree on the decision that would be made. What is this an example of?

• A) bounded rationality
• B) intuitive decision making
• C) a coalition
• D) crisis decision making

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