A prisoner's dilemma is best defined as a situation in which:

A) a person has done something wrong and needs to face the consequences
B) a person must put aside self-interest in order to contribute to help another
C) people try to outsmart an opponent without knowing what their opponent is doing
D) the rational pursuit of self-interest leads to collective disaster

D

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All but one of the following statements is true with regard to work measurement. Which one is not true?

A. Work measurement helps determine what comprises a fair day's work from the employees' and the employer's standpoint. B. Work measurement helps assess employee productivity. C. Work measurement provides the mechanism for determining work standards. D. Work measurement is appropriate for all office tasks.

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When a paralegal is identifying the issue, deciding which facts are material and which are immaterial, and applying the law to conclude how a judge would likely resolve the dispute, that paralegal is:

A) performing legal research. B) using critical thinking skills. C) briefing cases. D) interviewing a client.

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