Organizational members often engage in ________; that is, they search for and choose acceptable responses to opportunities and problems.
A) optimizing
B) rationalizing
C) satisficing
D) sacrificing

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Satisficing means choosing the first acceptable option rather than trying to optimize or find the best solution. This is a common behavior in organizations as members try to efficiently navigate complex situations. Rationalizing is a different process of trying to logically justify an action or decision. Sacrificing is also different, and implies giving up something valuable for a greater purpose.

Organizational Members Often Engage in ________; That Is, They Search