Jim is using the rational decision-making process to decide a course of action for the marketing department.While selecting a preferred alternative, a fellow worker asks, "What if something unexpected happens during the implementation of the alternative we have selected?" This type of question is an example of ____.
A) implementing the plan.
B) developing marketing strategies.
C) planning for contingencies.
D) negative thinking.
E) groupthink.

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The question is related to preparing for unforeseen events, which is an essential aspect of contingency planning. Option A is incorrect because the implementation is the next stage after selecting a preferred alternative. Option B is incorrect because this question is not about developing marketing strategies. Option D is incorrect because the fellow worker is not expressing negativity but is considering the possibility of unexpected events. Option E is incorrect because there is no indication that groupthink is occurring in this scenario.

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