During a Meeting,senior Executives of a Consumer Products Company Tackled

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Multiple Choice

During a meeting,senior executives of a consumer products company tackled the problem that they were late in detecting several consumer trends,such as the trend towards using see-through plastics in kitchenware.While trying to determine the source of this problem,one executive said: "The main problem here is that we need to find a better industrial design firm to design our products." Which of the following best describes the decision-making problem that this executive is exhibiting?

• A)The executive is engaging in escalation of commitment.
• B)The executive is being too creative.
• C)The executive is acting as a devil's advocate when the situation calls for consensus.
• D)The executive is engaging in groupthink.
• E)The executive is defining the problem in terms of a solution.

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Definitions:

Flat Affect

A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness where individuals appear extremely calm and impassive, often seen in mental health conditions.

Repetitive Movement

Actions or motions that are performed over and over again, often indicative of a behavioral or neurological condition.

Disorganized Speech

Disorganized speech is a type of communication disorder characterized by disjointed or incoherent speech patterns, often seen in certain psychiatric conditions.

Positive Symptoms

In psychiatry, symptoms that represent an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations or delusions.