After Choosing Among Several Computer Server Systems, the Director of Information

question 181

Multiple Choice

After choosing among several computer server systems, the Director of Information Systems feels very positive about the choice made. However, some of this optimism is due to the fact that the Director forgot about some of the limitations of the chosen system and unconsciously downplays the importance of the positive features of the rejected systems. The Director of Information Systems is engaging in:

• A)rational choice thinking.
• B)pre-decisional jurisdiction.
• C)post-decisional justification.
• D)satisficing.
• E)escalation of commitment.

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Definitions:

Chronic Lung Disease

A group of long-term respiratory conditions that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Carotid Artery

A major artery located on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to sounds within the body, such as the heartbeat or respiratory sounds, aiding in diagnosis.

PMI

Point of maximal impulse; the location on the chest wall where the heart's impulse can be most strongly felt.