Fallback Choice Position

A Fallback Choice Position is a planning heuristic that refers to an alternative course of action to be used if primary plans fail or encounter unforeseen problems.

Context:
- It can (typically) be employed in various contexts such as strategic planning, business negotiations, or everyday problem-solving scenarios.
- It can (often) serve as a backup option or a plan B.
- It can be critical in strategic planning and risk management, ensuring contingency plans are in place to maintain progress or stability in the face of challenges or setbacks.
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Example(s):
- In a business project, if the main marketing strategy fails to generate expected results, a fallback position might involve pivoting to a different marketing channel.
- During a military operation, if the primary attack route is compromised, a fallback position could involve retreating to a pre-planned secondary location for regrouping.
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Counter-Example(s):
- A Favorable Choice Position, likely a favorable agreement position (favorable terms)
- An improvisational decision made in response to an unforeseen problem without prior planning.
See: Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Contingency Plan.

References

(GPT-4, 2024) ⇒ GPT-4. (2024). “A fallback position is defined as an alternative plan or course of action that one resorts to if their primary plans fail or encounter unforeseen problems. This term can apply to various contexts, such as strategic planning, business negotiations, or everyday problem-solving scenarios. It essentially serves as a backup option or a plan B, providing a prepared response or solution when the initial approach does not work as intended. The concept of a fallback position is often critical in strategic planning and risk management, ensuring that there is a contingency plan to maintain progress or stability in the face of challenges or setbacks."