Clifton, a project manager, has to make a series of decisions, both simple and complex, by the end of the month. Which of the following suggests that Clifton has the tendency known as Gresham's law of planning?
A) Clifton gives priority to complicated problems, like planning a course of action to improve sales volumes in certain localities of the city and calculating the feasibility of opening new subsidiaries in other states. He then moves on to simpler problems, like creating the compensation systems for sales executives and the hiring process of the organization.
B) Clifton alternates between a simple and a complex problem. He solves a complex problem, like calculating the feasibility of opening subsidiaries in other states and then solves a simpler problem, like creating rules that would avoid cafeteria overcrowding. He follows this process till all his decisions are made.
C) Clifton starts the process by making easy decisions, like forming rules that would reduce accidents at workplaces and avoid cafeteria overcrowding. He then concentrates on the plan of action for complicated problems, like a sales dip in one of the areas of the city and the feasibility of opening subsidiaries in other states.
D) Clifton prioritizes complex problems, like planning a course of action to improve sales volumes in certain localities and calculating the feasibility of opening subsidiaries in other states. He believes that simpler problems can be escalated or passed down, but his expertise is required mostly on complex issues.
Answer: C