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ecause your company's Portfolio Review Board consists of the Directors of its five business units and is chaired by the CEO, the meetings tend to be contentious as there is limited funding available to authorize all the proposed programs and projects. Dissension also is the norm if resources are reallocated from one business unit to another. As a result, the CEO:
Suggested Answer: B
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38 comments · newest first
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Cyril
11 months ago
I doubt consensus (A) ever works in these scenarios.
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Lenna
11 months ago
Multi-voting (C) could help streamline things.
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Maricela
12 months ago
Really? A Delphi approach (D) seems too slow for urgent decisions.
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Linn
12 months ago
I think using an outside facilitator (B) makes the most sense.
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Brent
1 year ago
Sounds like a tough situation for the CEO!
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Paulene
1 year ago
The Delphi approach seems interesting, but I can't recall how effective it is in resolving conflicts during meetings.
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Virgilio
1 year ago
Multi-voting sounds familiar from practice questions, but I wonder if the CEO would really stick to that method in such a heated setting.
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Anabel
1 year ago
I think using an outside facilitator could help, but I’m not sure if it’s the best option in this scenario.
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Detra
1 year ago
I remember studying about consensus decision-making, but it often leads to frustration in contentious environments like this.
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Ciara
1 year ago
This question requires a good understanding of decision-making techniques. I'll draw on my project management knowledge to assess which approach would be most effective for the CEO in this situation.
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Chau
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options. Can the CEO really use a Delphi approach in this type of meeting? I'll need to research that method more to understand how it could work here.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to focus on the CEO's role in managing the dissension and limited funding. I'll evaluate each choice to see which one best addresses those challenges.
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Aliza
1 year ago
Hmm, the CEO's approach is really important here. I think I need to analyze the pros and cons of each option to determine the best way to handle the contentious meetings.
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Deonna
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the different decision-making approaches mentioned and how they might apply to the given scenario.
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Tish
2 years ago
This sounds like a classic case of 'too many cooks in the kitchen.' The CEO should just lock the business unit directors in a room until they reach a consensus. Maybe throw in some snacks to sweeten the deal.
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Dawne
2 years ago
Haha, the CEO must feel like a referee in a rugby match with all that dissension! I'd suggest they just start handing out yellow and red cards to keep things under control.
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Glen
2 years ago
Haha, the CEO must feel like a referee in a rugby match with all that dissension! I'd suggest they just start handing out yellow and red cards to keep things under control.
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Lauran
2 years ago
B) Decided to use an outside facilitator when meetings are held
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Karl
2 years ago
A) Strives to use consensus to make decisions, but this approach rarely is effective
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Ruby
2 years ago
The Delphi approach seems like a good option here. It would allow the CEO to get input from all the business units while still maintaining control over the final decision.
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Ty
2 years ago
The Delphi approach could definitely help in this situation
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Lang
2 years ago
C) Uses multi-voting and makes the final decision
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Victor
2 years ago
A) Strives to use consensus to make decisions, but this approach rarely is effective
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Odette
2 years ago
An outside facilitator would be a great idea to help manage the contentious meetings. This would allow the CEO to focus on the discussions rather than trying to facilitate the process.
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Martina
2 years ago
D) Often uses a Delphi approach
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Nida
2 years ago
An outside facilitator could definitely help keep things on track
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Matt
2 years ago
C) Uses multi-voting and makes the final decision
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Brett
2 years ago
B) Decided to use an outside facilitator when meetings are held
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Aileen
2 years ago
I believe the CEO should consider using an outside facilitator to help with the meetings.
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Alaine
2 years ago
I agree with Glenn, but sometimes using multi-voting can be more efficient.
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Glenn
2 years ago
I think the CEO should strive to use consensus to make decisions.
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Gearldine
2 years ago
The CEO should use multi-voting and make the final decision. This ensures that the decision-making process is fair and transparent, even if there is dissension among the business units.
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Hannah
2 years ago
True, having an impartial facilitator could help in resolving conflicts.
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Micah
2 years ago
In that case, maybe bringing in an outside facilitator could help.
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King
2 years ago
But what if the CEO still faces resistance from the business units?
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Sonia
2 years ago
I agree, multi-voting could help in making a fair decision.
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Lonna
2 years ago
C) Uses multi-voting and makes the final decision
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Virgie
2 years ago
A) Strives to use consensus to make decisions, but this approach rarely is effective