The “garbage can” theory of agenda building refers to:

a. Problems that have been deemed unsolvable.
b. Solutions that are not implemented.
c. A problem or solution that has been raised, but not yet placed on an agenda.
d. Ideas that are raised and dismissed.


ANS: C

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