A Group of Managers Meets Face-To-Face and Generates and Debates

question 45

Multiple Choice

A group of managers meets face-to-face and generates and debates a wide variety of alternatives from which to make a decision.What is this process of decision making called?

• A) Delphi technique
• B) Dialectical inquiry
• C) Brainstorming
• D) Nominal group technique
• E) Programmed decision making

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Definitions:

Situational Approach

Characteristics of the organizational setting influence people’s attitudes and behaviour.

Personality Characteristics

Enduring traits or qualities that describe an individual's typical behaviors and attitudes.

Activation Theory

A theory suggesting that effectiveness in activities and performance can be enhanced through the arousal or activation of the central nervous system.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.