Which of the following is true about "wicked" problems as they relate to decision-making models?
a. They have multiple causes, all of which are understood, and one solution can fix them all.
b. They have multiple causes, some of which may not be known, and they are difficult to solve.
c. They have multiple causes, all of which are understood, and require multiple solutions.
d. They have a single cause, but it is not known, and they are difficult to solve.
b
a. Incorrect: In "wicked" problems, each cause is not always identified or understood.
b. Correct: This is the definition of a "wicked" problem.
c. Incorrect: In "wicked" problems, all causes are not always identified.
d. Incorrect: There are usually multiple causes to a "wicked" problem.
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