Which of the following statements is true of the garbage can model of decision making?
A) It is least pronounced in industries that rely on science-based innovations such as pharmaceutical companies.
B) Decisions are made by oversight or by the presence of a salient opportunity.
C) It assumes that decision making follows an orderly series of steps.
D) Political motives seldom influence participants' decisions.
E) Important problems are less likely to be solved than unimportant ones.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The garbage can model suggests that decisions are made in a haphazard way, with various options and solutions being thrown into the "garbage can" and selected based on the presence of a salient opportunity or oversight. This model does not assume an orderly series of steps, and political motives can certainly influence decisions. While it is possible that important problems may be overlooked in this model, there is no statement in the question that suggests this is more or less likely than solving unimportant problems. The model can be applied to any industry, not just those relying on science-based innovations. Therefore, only option B is the correct statement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Garbage