Question

Jim is head of the marketing department and must decide how to allocate a fixed amount of funds. There are two tip projects that Jim believes hold the most promise. Recently, the majority of funds have been allocated to project a, but Jim wonders if its time to provide project b with a larger share of the money. Jim decides to assign a particular individual, Clara, to thoroughly criticize the proposal, looking for every possible flaw. Which technique is Jim using to help him make a better decision?Devil's advocacy Personality traits affect how people handle conflict. view outsiders as a threat none

Answer 1

Answer: Devil's advocacy

Explanation:

Devil's advocacy could be defined as where an organization allows just an individual to criticize happenings in the firm when decision making is being considered. Other persons are limited with access to such. This action increases productivity in the group and limits group thinking, as most of the thinking is left to an individual, and they are advantageous in avoiding taking expensive risk. Jim's allowance of Clara to view the proposal for criticism is known as the Devil's advocacy.