The "Tragedy of the Commons" Systems Archetype Occurs When

question 8

Multiple Choice

The "Tragedy of the Commons" systems archetype occurs when:

• A)Ttwo efforts or activities compete for the same resources.
• B)Aan organization, in spite of past success, decides to batten down the hatches in the face of difficult economic times in order to avoid exposure to "risky" expenditures.
• C)Aan urgent problem arises and managers are tempted to quickly implement a short-term solution that in the long-term will not fully correct the problem.
• D)Iindividuals use a common limited resource purely for their own gain.

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