Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Well-Structured Problems

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of well-structured problems?

• A)They are unusual and have not been encountered before.
• B)They tend to be complex and involve a high degree of uncertainty.
• C)The existing state and the desired state are understood.
• D)They frequently arouse controversy and conflict among those interested in the problem.
• E)They often entail high risk.

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Definitions:

Apples

In economic terms, apples can serve as an example of a consumer good, whose supply and demand can be analyzed to understand market dynamics.

Bromides

Compounds containing the bromide ion or compounds that act as a sedative; colloquially used to refer to common sayings or platitudes that lack originality.

Platitudes

Statements that are used often and over time have become trite, commonplace, or clichéd.

Pareto Efficient Allocation

An allocation of resources that cannot be modified to make anyone better off without making someone else worse off.