Which of the Following Is a Potential Disadvantage of Group

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of group decisions?

• A) Satisficing.
• B) A larger pool of information, which causes confusion.
• C) Intellectual stimulation, which takes up much more time and delays the decision.
• D) Too many approaches and perspectives on the problem.
• E) People understand the decision details and are highly critical.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock Approach

A method of accounting for repurchased shares of a company's own stock, treating them as treasury stock and reducing the company's equity.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, representing outside investors' ownership.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses from revenue.

Goodwill

The value attributed to a company's brand name, customer base, customer relations, employee relations, and patents or proprietary technology.