According to the Bureaucratic Politics Model Question 17 options: Decision makers act in a rational manner: They gather all the evidence, weigh their options, and make an informed choice. The structure of organizations shapes how decisions are made. Leaders of different organizations are in competition with one another, and that affects how decisions are made. B & C Barber's idea is that we should be able to tell a lot about a president before he (or she) takes office based on Question 18 options: Orientation to life, self-esteem and openness to criticism (Character) Style, world-view and the climate of expectations Attitudes, values and beliefs Egocentricity, solipsism and narcissism A & B