Question

The managers of Coastal Imports are having a meeting to decide whether the company should raise prices on its best-selling products. During the meeting, the team engages in a debate in which one side argues that the company should lower its prices while the other side argues in favor of raising them. Which problem-solving technique is the group using?

Answer 1

Answer:

The dialectic method

Explanation:

The dialectic method also known as dialogue can be defined as a philosophical debate or discussion between two or more individuals having different perception or opinions about a subject matter, but are willing to reach a consensus through brainstorming and dialogue.

Hence, the problem-solving technique the managers of Coastal Imports used to decide whether the company should raise prices on its best-selling products is The dialectic method

Answer 2

Answer:

The dialectic method

Explanation:

The dialectic method is a discussion between two or more individuals who has different point of view about a subject but are wishing to establish a solution through a well reasoned arguements. It is a technique used in overcoming problems in group decision making. In this situation, group members agree to one alternative proposal and might overlook more promising solutions than the chosen one. The method ensures all alternatives has full considerations. When the managers of coastal imports decided to engage in a debate to find a solution, they engaged in the dialectic process or method.