In the Context of a Voting System, Independence of Irrelevant

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the context of a voting system, independence of irrelevant alternatives means that:

• A)if everyone prefers A to B, then A should beat B
• B)if A beats B, and B beats C, then A should beat C
• C)there this no person that always gets his way, regardless of everyone else's preferences
• D)the ranking between any two outcomes A and B should not depend on whether some third outcome C is also available

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Definitions:

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and messages between individuals or groups.

Rewards

Benefits, compensations, or recognitions provided to individuals or groups in response to their achievements or desired behaviors.

Internal Conflict

A struggle within a person caused by opposing desires, beliefs, or needs, or such conflicts within groups or organizations.

Overwhelmed

A state of feeling unable to cope due to being overloaded with various demands or pressures.