Question 1

Under conditions of ________, managers know what goal they wish to achieve, but information about alternatives and future events is incomplete.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under conditions of ________, managers know what...

Question 2

Individuals with a conceptual decision-making style are more socially oriented than those with an analytical style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An ________occurs when organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ________occurs when organizational accomplishment is less...

Question 4

Managers confront a decision requirement in the form of either a problem or an opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________is by far the most difficult situation for a decision-maker.

Accepted Answer

A)  Certainty 
B)  Risk 
C)  Uncertainty 
D)  Ambiguity 
E)  Brainstorming 
A)  Certainty 
B)  Risk 
C)  Uncertainty 
D)  Ambiguity 
E)  Brainstorming

Question 6

Which approach defines how a decision-maker should make decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Normative 
B)  Scientific 
C)  Descriptive 
D)  Reflective 
E)  Humanistic 
A)  Normative 
B)  Scientific 
C)  Descriptive 
D)  Reflective 
E)  Humanistic

Question 7

People with an________ style usually are concerned with the personal development of others and may make decisions that help others achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical 
B)  analytic 
C)  logical 
D)  behavioral 
E)  conceptual 
A)  classical 
B)  analytic 
C)  logical 
D)  behavioral 
E)  conceptual

Question 8

The recognition of the decision requirement step in the managerial decision making process requires managers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop alternative solutions. 
B)  integrate information in novel ways. 
C)  use the classical model of decision making. 
D)  focus on generating ideas. 
E)  select undesirable alternatives. 
A)  develop alternative solutions. 
B)  integrate information in novel ways. 
C)  use the classical model of decision making. 
D)  focus on generating ideas. 
E)  select undesirable alternatives.

Question 9

The best alternative is the one in which the solution best fits the overall goals and values of the organization and achieves the desired results using the fewest resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

Accepted Answer

The classical model of decision making i

Question 11

All of these are basic assumptions of the political model except:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values. 
B)  information is clear and complete. 
C)  managers do not have the time, resources, or mental capacity to identify all dimensions of the problem. 
D)  managers engage in the push and pull of debate to decide goals and discuss alternatives. 
E)  all of these are basic assumptions of the political model. 
A)  organizations are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values. 
B)  information is clear and complete. 
C)  managers do not have the time, resources, or mental capacity to identify all dimensions of the problem. 
D)  managers engage in the push and pull of debate to decide goals and discuss alternatives. 
E)  all of these are basic assumptions of the political model.

Question 12

Scenario - Vaughn Bately

Vaughn Bately manages a group of eight electrical engineers at Defiance Designs. His team is highly trained and well respected by experts both inside and outside the company. Recently one of Vaughn's engineers suggested a new technique for the development and use of an argon laser. There appeared to be rich potential for this technology, but Vaughn wasn't certain that developing this technology was the best use of his limited resources. Vaughn was facing a significant decision.
-If Vaughn uses the administrative model of decision making, which of these assumptions would he reject?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision-makers settle for a satisficing rather than maximizing solution. 
B)  The search for alternatives is limited because of information, human and resource constraints. 
C)  Rational procedures will normally lead to the best solution in a complex organization. 
D)  Decision objectives are often vague, conflicting, and lack consensus among managers. 
E)  All of these are accepted. 
A)  Decision-makers settle for a satisficing rather than maximizing solution. 
B)  The search for alternatives is limited because of information, human and resource constraints. 
C)  Rational procedures will normally lead to the best solution in a complex organization. 
D)  Decision objectives are often vague, conflicting, and lack consensus among managers. 
E)  All of these are accepted.

Question 13

________is the process of forming alliances among managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________is the process of forming alliances among...

Question 14

________represents a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________represents a quick apprehension of a decision...

Question 15

The ________model of decision making is most valuable when applied to________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative; programmed decisions 
B)  classical; nonprogrammed decisions 
C)  classical; programmed decisions 
D)  classical; ambiguous decisions 
E)  administrative; structured decisions 
A)  administrative; programmed decisions 
B)  classical; nonprogrammed decisions 
C)  classical; programmed decisions 
D)  classical; ambiguous decisions 
E)  administrative; structured decisions

Question 16

Intuition is a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People who prefer simple, clear-cut solutions to problems use the directive style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Good intuitive decision making is based on an ability to recognize patterns at lightning speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List and describe the four basic assumptions of the political model.

Accepted Answer

1) Organizations are made up of groups w

Under conditions of ________, managers know what goal they wish to achieve, but information about alternatives and future events is incomplete.

Individuals with a conceptual decision-making style are more socially oriented than those with an analytical style.

An ________occurs when organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Managers confront a decision requirement in the form of either a problem or an opportunity.

________is by far the most difficult situation for a decision-maker.

Which approach defines how a decision-maker should make decisions?

People with an________ style usually are concerned with the personal development of others and may make decisions that help others achieve their goals.

The recognition of the decision requirement step in the managerial decision making process requires managers to:

The best alternative is the one in which the solution best fits the overall goals and values of the organization and achieves the desired results using the fewest resources.

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

All of these are basic assumptions of the political model except:

________is the process of forming alliances among managers.

________represents a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

The model of decision making is most valuable when applied to .

Intuition is a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

People who prefer simple, clear-cut solutions to problems use the directive style.

Good intuitive decision making is based on an ability to recognize patterns at lightning speed.

List and describe the four basic assumptions of the political model.

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Under conditions of ________, managers know what goal they wish to achieve, but information about alternatives and future events is incomplete.

Individuals with a conceptual decision-making style are more socially oriented than those with an analytical style.

An ________occurs when organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Managers confront a decision requirement in the form of either a problem or an opportunity.

________is by far the most difficult situation for a decision-maker.

Which approach defines how a decision-maker should make decisions?

People with an________ style usually are concerned with the personal development of others and may make decisions that help others achieve their goals.

The recognition of the decision requirement step in the managerial decision making process requires managers to:

The best alternative is the one in which the solution best fits the overall goals and values of the organization and achieves the desired results using the fewest resources.

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

All of these are basic assumptions of the political model except:

________is the process of forming alliances among managers.

________represents a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

The ________model of decision making is most valuable when applied to________ .

Intuition is a quick apprehension of a decision situation based on past experience but without conscious thought.

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

People who prefer simple, clear-cut solutions to problems use the directive style.

Good intuitive decision making is based on an ability to recognize patterns at lightning speed.

List and describe the four basic assumptions of the political model.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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The model of decision making is most valuable when applied to .