Question 1

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) chance bias. 
B) gambling effect. 
C) risk aversion. 
D) none of the above. 
A) chance bias. 
B) gambling effect. 
C) risk aversion. 
D) none of the above.

Question 2

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) distinctiveness. 
B) integrity. 
C) continuity. 
D) flexibility. 
A) distinctiveness. 
B) integrity. 
C) continuity. 
D) flexibility.

Question 3

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Decision making by Japanese managers is much more group oriented than in Australia. 
B) Cultures differ in the importance they put on rationality. 
C) There is a set of global ethical standards. 
D) Criteria defining right and wrong are much clearer in Western countries than in Asia. 
A) Decision making by Japanese managers is much more group oriented than in Australia. 
B) Cultures differ in the importance they put on rationality. 
C) There is a set of global ethical standards. 
D) Criteria defining right and wrong are much clearer in Western countries than in Asia.

Question 4

Mason is in charge of the production facility.He has recognised a problem with the flow of the goods and has prepared a program to change the steps of production.He has made the decision in order to improve the workflow for his employees and the profitability of the organisation. Mason's decision is a reflection of his:

Accepted Answer

A) dutiful commitment. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) reward system. 
A) dutiful commitment. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) reward system.

Question 5

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are generally more careless in selecting problem alternatives. 
B) Women are depressed twice as often as men. 
C) Women are more likely to need to consult other staff to make their decision. 
D) Women are more likely to overthink the problem. 
A) Women are generally more careless in selecting problem alternatives. 
B) Women are depressed twice as often as men. 
C) Women are more likely to need to consult other staff to make their decision. 
D) Women are more likely to overthink the problem.

Question 6

Overconfidence bias occurs when people overestimate their abilities to make sound decisions.What type of person is most likely to fail through overconfidence bias?

Accepted Answer

A) 50-70-year olds 
B) people with weak interpersonal abilities 
C) people with high knowledge of the problem 
D) people with high knowledge of the solution 
A) 50-70-year olds 
B) people with weak interpersonal abilities 
C) people with high knowledge of the problem 
D) people with high knowledge of the solution

Question 7

Confirmation bias occurs when people refuse to give credit to information that:

Accepted Answer

A) contradicts previous decisions. 
B) affirms previous decisions. 
C) contradicts current decisions. 
D) affirms current decisions. 
A) contradicts previous decisions. 
B) affirms previous decisions. 
C) contradicts current decisions. 
D) affirms current decisions.

Question 8

A _____ is a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state.

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual distortion 
B) problem 
C) conflict 
D) distortion 
A) perceptual distortion 
B) problem 
C) conflict 
D) distortion

Question 9

Each of the following are indicators of creative behaviours EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) intuitive decision making. 
B) idea generation. 
C) information gathering. 
D) problem formation. 
A) intuitive decision making. 
B) idea generation. 
C) information gathering. 
D) problem formation.

Question 10

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a bias in decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) heuristic fallacy 
B) escalation of commitment 
C) availability bias 
D) confirmation bias 
A) heuristic fallacy 
B) escalation of commitment 
C) availability bias 
D) confirmation bias

Question 12

Contrast fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

When we make judgments about the behavio

Question 13

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

Accepted Answer

A) require maturity. 
B) require high intelligence. 
C) have limited choices. 
D) are consistent. 
A) require maturity. 
B) require high intelligence. 
C) have limited choices. 
D) are consistent.

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Overconfidence bias occurs when people overestimate their abilities to make sound decisions.What type of person is most likely to fail through overconfidence bias?

Confirmation bias occurs when people refuse to give credit to information that:

A _____ is a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state.

Each of the following are indicators of creative behaviours EXCEPT:

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Which of the following is NOT a bias in decision making?

Contrast fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias.

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

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

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Overconfidence bias occurs when people overestimate their abilities to make sound decisions.What type of person is most likely to fail through overconfidence bias?

Confirmation bias occurs when people refuse to give credit to information that:

A _____ is a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state.

Each of the following are indicators of creative behaviours EXCEPT:

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Which of the following is NOT a bias in decision making?

Contrast fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias.

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

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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