When Should Decision Makers Bypass the Search for Alternative Solutions

question 92

Multiple Choice

When should decision makers bypass the search for alternative solutions and development of new solutions?

• A)Never;bypassing these stages results in poorer decisions.
• B)When the decision has ethical implications.
• C)In most nonprogrammed decision situations.
• D)In most programmed decision-making situations.
• E)Only under conditions of bounded rationality.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, often in response to external stimuli.

Terrorism

The unlawful use or threat of violence, especially against the state or the public, as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion.

Innocent Civilians

Noncombatant persons who are not involved in hostilities or armed conflicts.

Crowded Place

An area or location that is densely filled with people, often associated with cities, events, or public gatherings where movement and personal space are limited.