When an organization is using the ________ model of decision-making, it becomes an "organized anarchy" in which the decision about which alternative to select depends on which manager or coalition has the most influence or power to sway other decision makers at that moment.
A) incrementalist
B) Carnegie
C) garbage-can
D) rational

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The described decision-making model is the garbage-can model, which is characterized by a lack of structure and a haphazard process in which problems, solutions, and decision makers are all thrown into a metaphorical trash can and selected at random. In this model, decision making is a result of chance events and the availability of decision makers rather than a rational process. The other options do not fit the described model. The incrementalist model involves making small, gradual changes and improvements over time. The Carnegie model emphasizes cooperation and collaboration amongst decision makers. The rational model involves a structured and logical process to identify alternatives and make choices based on a systematic evaluation of the consequences of each option.

When an Organization Is Using the ________ Model of Decision-Making