Multiple choice

Who among the following expressed the view that virtually all the decisions in an organization are such that they do not maximize, but only suffice?

  1. George Miller

  2. Herbert A. Simon

  3. Kurt Lewin

  4. Abraham Maslow

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Herbert A. Simon introduced the concept of 'bounded rationality' - organizational decision-makers cannot maximize due to cognitive limitations, incomplete information, and time constraints. Instead, they 'satisfice' - choose options that are 'good enough' or satisfactory rather than optimal. This is a foundational concept in organizational behavior and administrative theory.