Identify the Resulting Event, Precipitating Event, and Method of Reasoning

question 13

Essay

Identify the resulting event, precipitating event, and method of reasoning in each of the following causal arguments
-Three of the students in the residence hall had severe headaches last evening. The cause of the headaches must have been breathing paint fumes, since the only thing they had in common was that each of their rooms had been painted during the day.

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic

Describes an organizational structure that is characterized by strict procedures, formalities, and a clear hierarchy of authority.

Matrix

A hierarchical organizational structure that combines two or more lines of authority, such as product and geographical divisions, creating a grid or matrix of responsibilities.

Delegation

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else in order to complete a clearly defined task while retaining accountability for the outcome.

Accountability

The requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.