When a Decision-Making Scenario Involves Two or More Departments, If

question 203

Multiple Choice

When a decision-making scenario involves two or more departments, if the individual departments pursue what is optimal for them, sometimes the overall organization suffers. This is an example of:

• A)subminimization.
• B)suboptimization.
• C)rational boundaries.
• D)decision making under risk.
• E)decision making under uncertainty.

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Definitions:

Cyclopean Fortification

Massive stone walls built without mortar, characteristic of Mycenaean architecture, named for their supposed construction by the mythological Cyclopes.

Large-Scale Figural Art

Artwork that features human or animal figures at a scale larger than life, often used in public or ceremonial spaces for impact.

Mycenaean Period

A phase in Greek history (circa 1600–1100 BC) known for its rich tombs, palaces, and the emergence of Greek language and culture.

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