Harry is a senior manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy.He ignored the data indicating that the economy of the largest market of Pine and Acorn was sliding into recession.He had failed to take the decision to expand in the growing economies costing Pine and Acorn significant future revenues.Which of the following barriers to effective decision making did Harry succumb to?
A) Complacency
B) Panic
C) Gambling
D) Deciding to decide
E) Defensive avoidance

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Harry succumbed to the barrier of defensive avoidance as he ignored the data indicating the recession, which was a clear warning sign. He chose to avoid making a difficult decision and ignored the potential negative impacts on Pine and Acorn's future revenues.

Harry Is a Senior Manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy