Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Political

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of the political model of decision making?

• A) Organizations are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.
• B) Information is clear and complete.
• C) Managers do not have the time, resources, or mental capacity to identify all dimensions of the problem and process all relevant information.
• D) Managers engage in the push and pull of debate to decide goals and discuss alternatives.
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Takes Advantage

Behaviors or actions through which an individual or group exploits situations or others for their own benefit, often unfairly.

Low-Mach Personality

Refers to individuals with a low Machiavellianism trait, characterized by honesty, trust, and personal ethics over manipulation or deceit.

Emotionally Detached

A state where an individual is not emotionally involved or affected by the surrounding environment or relationships.

Exploitative

Pertaining to taking unfair advantage of a situation or person, usually for personal gain, often at the other’s expense.