A small university department included six faculty members. During faculty meetings when the department was faced with a difficult decision, a faculty member would suggest they take a break. During the break, four faculty members would adjourn to the coffee room and agree on the decision that would be made. What is this an example of?
A) bounded rationality
B) intuitive decision making
C) a coalition
D) crisis decision making

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This is an example of a coalition, which is a temporary alliance of individuals or groups who come together to achieve a common goal or objective. In this case, the four faculty members are forming a coalition to make a decision together during the break.

A Small University Department Included Six Faculty Members