Lisa and four of her colleagues have been tasked with improving sales for her company. While trying to solve the problem, they spend months gathering data from reports and surveys. They spend a lot of time discussing the results and coming up with new surveys, but they never discuss a solution. Lisa’s small group appears to be experiencing _____.

a. brainstorming
b. primary tension
c. groupthink
d. analysis paralysis

Answer: d

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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It 2008, mortgage companies became extremely conservative in making home loans even when borrowers

were highly qualified. Arguments in favor of such policies illustrate a. the irrationality of booms and busts. b. the stupidity of some business people c. the power of the market. d. governmental control.

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