The "Fixes that Fail" systems archetype occurs when:
A)Ttwo efforts or activities compete for the same resources.
B)Aan organization, in spite of past success, decides to batten down the hatches in the face of difficult economic times in order to avoid exposure to "risky" expenditures.
C)Aan urgent problem arises and managers are tempted to quickly implement a short-term solution that in the long-term will not fully correct the problem.
D)Iindividuals use a common limited resource purely for their own gain.

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The "Fixes that Fail" archetype occurs when a short-term solution is implemented for an urgent problem which may not always completely solve the problem in the long-term. The implementation of such solutions can cause a long-term negative impact on the system. The other options - A, B, and D talk about different archetypes, such as "Tragedy of the Commons", "Shifting the Burden", and "Resource Drain" respectively.

The "Fixes That Fail" Systems Archetype Occurs When