ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INFORMATION FOR DECISION MAKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Having a group spontaneously suggest a broad range of alternatives for making a decision
A
brainstorming
B
devil’s advocate
C
groupthink
D
escalating commitment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brainstorming uses a face-to-face interactive group to spontaneously suggest a wide range of alternatives for decision making. Groupthink refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brainstorming is a group decision-making technique in which group members contribute random ideas and possible solutions, flesh out the details, and one viable solution is identified.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brainstorming is a group problem-solving method that involves the spontaneous contribution of creative ideas and solutions. This technique requires intensive, freewheeling discussion in which every member of the group is encouraged to think aloud and suggest as many ideas as possible based on their diverse knowledge.

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