Question 1

________is a vital part of good management because decisions determine how the organization solves its problems, allocates resources, and accomplishes its goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing 
B)  Competitive visioning 
C)  Proper alignment 
D)  Good decision making 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Organizing 
B)  Competitive visioning 
C)  Proper alignment 
D)  Good decision making 
E)  Leadership

Question 2

Under conditions of________ , statistical analyses are useful.

Accepted Answer

A)  certainty 
B)  ambiguity 
C)  risk 
D)  uncertainty 
E)  conflict 
A)  certainty 
B)  ambiguity 
C)  risk 
D)  uncertainty 
E)  conflict

Question 3

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  programmed decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  nonprogrammed decision. 
D)  poor management decision. 
E)  certainty decision. 
A)  programmed decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  nonprogrammed decision. 
D)  poor management decision. 
E)  certainty decision.

Question 4

Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reorder supplies. 
B)  develop a new product or service. 
C)  perform routine maintenance on one of the machines in manufacturing. 
D)  terminate an employee for violation of company rules. 
E)  fill a position. 
A)  reorder supplies. 
B)  develop a new product or service. 
C)  perform routine maintenance on one of the machines in manufacturing. 
D)  terminate an employee for violation of company rules. 
E)  fill a position.

Question 5

When managers ask questions such as "What is the state of disequilibrium affecting us?", they are in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection of a desired alternative 
B)  Development of alternatives 
C)  Diagnosis and analysis of causes 
D)  Recognition of decision requirement 
E)  Evaluation and feedback 
A)  Selection of a desired alternative 
B)  Development of alternatives 
C)  Diagnosis and analysis of causes 
D)  Recognition of decision requirement 
E)  Evaluation and feedback

Question 6

Differences among people with respect to how they perceive problems and make decisions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differences among people with respect to how...

Question 7

Which of the following has the highest possibility of failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition of certainty 
B)  The condition of ambiguity 
C)  The condition of uncertainty 
D)  The condition of risk 
E)  All of these 
A)  The condition of certainty 
B)  The condition of ambiguity 
C)  The condition of uncertainty 
D)  The condition of risk 
E)  All of these

Question 8

Uncertainty means that a decision has clear-cut goals, and that good information is available, but the future outcomes associated with each alternative are subject to chance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groupthink refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Programmed decisions are made in response to________ organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual 
B)  recurring 
C)  significant 
D)  minor 
E)  unique 
A)  unusual 
B)  recurring 
C)  significant 
D)  minor 
E)  unique

Question 11

Step one in the managerial decision-making process is recognition of decision requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Two employees in Stacey's department quit which is normal for her department. She is faced with the decision to fill these positions. This would be considered a nonprogrammed decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________model of decision-making is useful for making nonprogrammed decisions when conditions are uncertain, information is limited, and there are managerial conflicts about what goals to pursue or what course of action to take.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical 
B)  functional 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  political 
E)  administrative 
A)  classical 
B)  functional 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  political 
E)  administrative

Question 15

List the three guidelines of innovative group decision-making in today's businesses.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The decision-maker must ________once the problem has been recognized and analyzed.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate and provide feedback 
B)  choose among alternatives 
C)  generate alternatives 
D)  prioritize the alternatives 
E)  reanalyze the problem 
A)  evaluate and provide feedback 
B)  choose among alternatives 
C)  generate alternatives 
D)  prioritize the alternatives 
E)  reanalyze the problem

Question 17

Managers will frequently look for new information that contradicts thier instincts or original point of view..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The administrative model of decision making describes how managers actually make decisions in difficult situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The concept that people have the time and cognitive ability to process only a limited amount of information on which to base decisions is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing. 
B)  bounded rationality. 
C)  classical model of decision making. 
D)  normative approach. 
E)  scientific approach. 
A)  satisficing. 
B)  bounded rationality. 
C)  classical model of decision making. 
D)  normative approach. 
E)  scientific approach.

Question 20

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative 
B)  Classical 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Political 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Administrative 
B)  Classical 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Political 
E)  Bureaucratic

________is a vital part of good management because decisions determine how the organization solves its problems, allocates resources, and accomplishes its goals.

Under conditions of________ , statistical analyses are useful.

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to:

When managers ask questions such as "What is the state of disequilibrium affecting us?", they are in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Differences among people with respect to how they perceive problems and make decisions is called ________.

Which of the following has the highest possibility of failure?

Uncertainty means that a decision has clear-cut goals, and that good information is available, but the future outcomes associated with each alternative are subject to chance.

Groupthink refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

Programmed decisions are made in response to________ organizational problems.

Step one in the managerial decision-making process is recognition of decision requirement.

Two employees in Stacey's department quit which is normal for her department. She is faced with the decision to fill these positions. This would be considered a nonprogrammed decision.

The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

The ________model of decision-making is useful for making nonprogrammed decisions when conditions are uncertain, information is limited, and there are managerial conflicts about what goals to pursue or what course of action to take.

List the three guidelines of innovative group decision-making in today's businesses.

The decision-maker must ________once the problem has been recognized and analyzed.

Managers will frequently look for new information that contradicts thier instincts or original point of view..

The administrative model of decision making describes how managers actually make decisions in difficult situations.

The concept that people have the time and cognitive ability to process only a limited amount of information on which to base decisions is known as:

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

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Exam 6: Managerial Decision Making

________is a vital part of good management because decisions determine how the organization solves its problems, allocates resources, and accomplishes its goals.

Under conditions of________ , statistical analyses are useful.

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to:

When managers ask questions such as "What is the state of disequilibrium affecting us?", they are in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Differences among people with respect to how they perceive problems and make decisions is called ________.

Which of the following has the highest possibility of failure?

Uncertainty means that a decision has clear-cut goals, and that good information is available, but the future outcomes associated with each alternative are subject to chance.

Groupthink refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

Programmed decisions are made in response to________ organizational problems.

Step one in the managerial decision-making process is recognition of decision requirement.

Two employees in Stacey's department quit which is normal for her department. She is faced with the decision to fill these positions. This would be considered a nonprogrammed decision.

The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

The ________model of decision-making is useful for making nonprogrammed decisions when conditions are uncertain, information is limited, and there are managerial conflicts about what goals to pursue or what course of action to take.

List the three guidelines of innovative group decision-making in today's businesses.

The decision-maker must ________once the problem has been recognized and analyzed.

Managers will frequently look for new information that contradicts thier instincts or original point of view..

The administrative model of decision making describes how managers actually make decisions in difficult situations.

The concept that people have the time and cognitive ability to process only a limited amount of information on which to base decisions is known as:

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

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

Filters