Alex is the R&D manager with Digital Copier Inc.The company is having a problem with one of its most popular copiers jamming.The vice president of marketing told Alex that "we need to quickly discover how to turn this problem into a desirable situation.You need to determine the underlying cause of the problem and perhaps even make improvements to the copier." When Alex analyzes the underlying causes of the paper-jam problem,which function is he performing?
A)synergy
B)diagnosis
C)analytics
D)feasibility
E)MBO

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Alex is performing a diagnosis by analyzing the underlying causes of the paper-jam problem. He is trying to identify the root cause of the issue and make improvements to solve it. Synergy refers to the interaction of multiple components to produce a combined effect. Analytics involves collecting and analyzing data. Feasibility refers to the practicality of a proposed solution. MBO stands for Management by Objectives, which is a goal-setting approach. None of these options accurately describe the function Alex is performing. Therefore, the best choice is B, diagnosis.

Alex Is the R&D Manager with Digital Copier Inc