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Mechanistic decision-making involves rapid reaction to known or near-known situations. Which technique helps make mechanistic decisions?

1. Scientific techniques like PERT and CPM
2. Decisions based only on future outcomes
3. Groupthink
4. Standard Operating Procedures

Correct answer: Standard Operating Procedures

Solution

Mechanistic decisions are routine/programmed — handled by following established rules. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the key tool: they pre-specify the correct action for known situations, enabling rapid, consistent mechanistic decisions without deliberation.

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