When eighteenth-century politician and diplomat Benjamin Franklin was faced with a difficult problem, he would divide a sheet of paper into two columns labeled "Pro" and "Con" and write down various reasons for or against a particular decision. Over several days Franklin would narrow down the list based on a system of weighing the value of each pro or con until he reached a determination of the best decision. Franklin's approach can best be described as a _____ approach.
A) management science
B) intuitive
C) rational
D) bounded rational

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Franklin's approach of systematically weighing the pros and cons to make a decision is a rational approach, where decisions are made based on logical reasoning and analysis. The other choices are not appropriate, as management science primarily deals with quantitative analysis, intuitive approach relies on instincts and feelings to make decisions, and bounded rational approach involves making decisions within certain constraints due to limited information or time.

When Eighteenth-Century Politician and Diplomat Benjamin Franklin Was Faced with a Difficult