Naomi Leads a Team of Software Developers

question 6

Multiple Choice

Naomi leads a team of software developers. Because of the sudden increase in the number of projects over the last few weeks, the team will need to work additional hours in order to meet the various deadlines. She asks her team members to write down their individual ideas on whether they should extend their daily work hours, or simply work on Saturday for the next two months. They are also encouraged to come up with other solutions that can help them solve the problem. Which of the following methods of decision making is Naomi most likely using?

• A) the Delphi technique
• B) the nominal group technique
• C) brainstorming
• D) groupthinking
• E) controlled creativity

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Definitions:

Anxiety

Sensing apprehension, stress, or restlessness over an event with an unpredictable result.

Abandonment

The act of leaving someone without support or care, often resulting in emotional or psychological distress.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal glands that releases adrenaline and noradrenaline in response to stress, thereby preparing the body for 'fight or flight' reactions.

Catecholamines

A group of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, that play key roles in the body's stress response.