CASE
Scenario - Brandon Folk
Brandon Folk manages a group of eight electrical engineers at Athex Designs. His team is highly trained and well respected by experts both inside and outside the company. Recently one of Brandon's engineers suggested a new technique for the development and use of an argon laser. There appeared to be rich potential for this technology, but Brandon wasn't certain that developing this technology was the best use of his limited resources. Brandon was facing a significant decision.
-If Brandon uses the administrative model of decision making, which of these assumptions would he reject?
A) Decision-makers settle for a satisficing rather than maximizing solution
B) The search for alternatives is limited because of information, human and resource constraints
C) Rational procedures will normally lead to the best solution in a complex organization
D) Decision objectives are often vague, conflicting, and lack consensus among managers
E) All of these are accepted

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The administrative model of decision making assumes that rational procedures will not always lead to the best solution in a complex organization, as there are often constraints such as limited resources, time, and incomplete information. Therefore, Brandon would reject the assumption that rational procedures will normally lead to the best solution.

CASE Scenario - Brandon Folk