Which of the following calls for managers to foster a structured debate of opposing viewpoints prior to making a decision?
A) Devil's advocacy
B) Peer review
C) Dialectic
D) Smoothing
E) Arbitration

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Dialectic is a process of structured debate of opposing viewpoints in order to reach a decision. Devil's advocacy involves assigning someone to argue against the prevailing viewpoint, but this is not necessarily a structured debate. Peer review involves evaluation of work by colleagues in the same field. Smoothing involves downplaying differences and emphasizing agreements to reach a consensus. Arbitration involves the use of a neutral third party to make a decision in a dispute.

Which of the Following Calls for Managers to Foster a Structured