Question 1

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is called:

Accepted Answer

A) reengineering. 
B) satisfying decision making. 
C) optimising decision making. 
D) escalation of commitment. 
A) reengineering. 
B) satisfying decision making. 
C) optimising decision making. 
D) escalation of commitment.

Question 2

Decisions made so as to provide the greatest good for the greatest number are based on:

Accepted Answer

A) utilitarianism. 
B) justice. 
C) profit. 
D) rights. 
A) utilitarianism. 
B) justice. 
C) profit. 
D) rights.

Question 3

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) dutiful commitment. 
A) self-serving bias. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) dutiful commitment.

Question 6

Utilitarianism is most preferred by:

Accepted Answer

A) for-profit organisations. 
B) whistle-blowers. 
C) nonprofit organisations. 
D) managers. 
A) for-profit organisations. 
B) whistle-blowers. 
C) nonprofit organisations. 
D) managers.

Question 7

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a traffic delay.He is guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A) inconsistency. 
B) selective perception. 
C) fundamental attribution error. 
D) self-serving bias. 
A) inconsistency. 
B) selective perception. 
C) fundamental attribution error. 
D) self-serving bias.

Question 8

The tendency of people to avoid seeking difficult information when making decisions is known as _____ bias.

Accepted Answer

A) overconfidence 
B) anchoring 
C) availability 
D) confirmation 
A) overconfidence 
B) anchoring 
C) availability 
D) confirmation

Question 9

Explain the process of bounded rationality for the typical individual.

Accepted Answer

Since the capacity of the human mind for

Question 10

The three-stage model of creativity incorporates causes,behaviours and outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______ occurs as a reaction to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) Perceptual distortion 
B) Decision making 
C) Discrepancy 
D) Analysis bias 
A) Perceptual distortion 
B) Decision making 
C) Discrepancy 
D) Analysis bias

Question 12

We need to recognise that the cultural background of a decision maker can have a significant influence on:

Accepted Answer

A) the selection of problems. 
B) the depth of analysis. 
C) whether organisational decisions should be made by an individual manager or collectively in groups. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the selection of problems. 
B) the depth of analysis. 
C) whether organisational decisions should be made by an individual manager or collectively in groups. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

What is the importance of recognising a three-stage model of creativity?

Accepted Answer

Creative potential combined with a creat

Question 14

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

Accepted Answer

A) performance evaluation 
B) historical precedents 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations 
A) performance evaluation 
B) historical precedents 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations

Question 15

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behaviour of others is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias. 
B) selective perception. 
C) consistency. 
D) fundamental attribution error. 
A) self-serving bias. 
B) selective perception. 
C) consistency. 
D) fundamental attribution error.

Question 17

________ is the ability to produce novel and useful ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) Expertise 
B) Decision making 
C) Talent 
D) Creativity 
A) Expertise 
B) Decision making 
C) Talent 
D) Creativity

Question 18

Tim,Luke and Esther are all attending the same training course for their organisation.Tim has previously been on other training courses and has found them to be a waste of time.Luke,on the other hand,is looking forward to the course as he is rather interested in its content.Esther is keen to complete the training course as she expects that it will lead to a promotion. Based on the information,Luke's perception of the training course will most likely be influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A) motives. 
B) interests. 
C) experience. 
D) expectations. 
A) motives. 
B) interests. 
C) experience. 
D) expectations.

Question 19

Of the following steps in the rational decision-making model,which should come first?

Accepted Answer

A) allocate weights to the criteria 
B) develop the alternatives 
C) identify the decision criteria 
D) evaluate the alternatives 
A) allocate weights to the criteria 
B) develop the alternatives 
C) identify the decision criteria 
D) evaluate the alternatives

Question 20

What role does perception make in individual decision making?

Accepted Answer

How individuals make decisions and the q

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is called:

Decisions made so as to provide the greatest good for the greatest number are based on:

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Utilitarianism is most preferred by:

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a traffic delay.He is guilty of:

The tendency of people to avoid seeking difficult information when making decisions is known as _____ bias.

Explain the process of bounded rationality for the typical individual.

The three-stage model of creativity incorporates causes,behaviours and outcomes.

_______ occurs as a reaction to a problem.

We need to recognise that the cultural background of a decision maker can have a significant influence on:

What is the importance of recognising a three-stage model of creativity?

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behaviour of others is termed:

________ is the ability to produce novel and useful ideas.

Of the following steps in the rational decision-making model,which should come first?

What role does perception make in individual decision making?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is called:

Decisions made so as to provide the greatest good for the greatest number are based on:

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Utilitarianism is most preferred by:

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a traffic delay.He is guilty of:

The tendency of people to avoid seeking difficult information when making decisions is known as _____ bias.

Explain the process of bounded rationality for the typical individual.

The three-stage model of creativity incorporates causes,behaviours and outcomes.

_______ occurs as a reaction to a problem.

We need to recognise that the cultural background of a decision maker can have a significant influence on:

What is the importance of recognising a three-stage model of creativity?

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behaviour of others is termed:

________ is the ability to produce novel and useful ideas.

Of the following steps in the rational decision-making model,which should come first?

What role does perception make in individual decision making?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters