Captain Billows is the meteorologist in his squadron. The squadron controls an outlying airfield. When they are asked whether Friday evening will be a good night to receive air cargo, they refer to Captain Billows. What effective way to reach a group decision does this best exemplify?
A) Relying on the expert
B) Reaching consensus
C) Letting the majority decide
D) Honoring authority rule

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Relying on the expert involves consulting someone with specialized knowledge or skills in a particular area, which in this case is meteorology. Captain Billows, being the meteorologist, is the expert whose opinion is sought for making decisions about weather-related matters, such as determining if conditions are favorable for receiving air cargo.

Captain Billows Is the Meteorologist in His Squadron