Laura Is Head of ABC Systems

question 27

Multiple Choice

Laura is head of ABC Systems.She needs to allocate a fixed amount of funds to various projects.There are two top projects that Laura believes hold the most promise.She decides to arrange a structured debate for the two top proposals.Importantly,the assumptions of each proposal are identified,and a conflicting counterproposal is generated based on a different set of assumptions.Advocates of each position present and debate the merits of their proposal before Laura makes her decision.Which technique is Laura using to help her make a better decision?

• A) dialectic method
• B) negotiation
• C) devil's advocacy
• D) avoidance
• E) mediation

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