When Eighteenth-Century Politician and Diplomat Benjamin Franklin Was Faced with a Difficult

Multiple Choice

When eighteenth-century politician and diplomat Benjamin Franklin was faced with a difficult problem, he would divide a sheet of paper into two columns labeled "Pro" and "Con" and write down various reasons for or against a particular decision. Over several days Franklin would narrow down the list based on a system of weighing the value of each pro or con until he reached a determination of the best decision. Franklin's approach can best be described as a _____ approach.

A) management science
B) intuitive
C) rational
D) bounded rational