Question 1

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

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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 2

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 3

Which of the following is the process of forming alliances among managers during the decision making process?

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A)  Networking 
B)  Socializing 
C)  Coalition building 
D)  Satisficing 
E)  Passing the buck 
A)  Networking 
B)  Socializing 
C)  Coalition building 
D)  Satisficing 
E)  Passing the buck

Question 4

At the start of every shift,Carl,a delivery truck driver,plans out his route based on the addresses that he will be visiting to drop off packages. This can best be described as what kind of decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programmed 
B)  Nonprogrammed 
C)  Wicked 
D)  Administrative 
E)  Intuitive 
A)  Programmed 
B)  Nonprogrammed 
C)  Wicked 
D)  Administrative 
E)  Intuitive

Question 5

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

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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 6

Nonprogrammed decisions are made in response to situations that are

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A)  unique. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  important to the organization. 
D)  all of these 
E)  unique and important to the organization. 
A)  unique. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  important to the organization. 
D)  all of these 
E)  unique and important to the organization.

Question 7

Studies show that electronic brainstorming generates about 20 percent fewer ideas than traditional brainstorming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n)____ occurs when the organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  strength 
B)  threat 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  opportunity 
E)  problem 
A)  strength 
B)  threat 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  opportunity 
E)  problem

Question 9

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Choosing between a differentiation strategy and an overall cost leadership strategy is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a plan. 
B)  an objective. 
C)  an alternative. 
D)  a decision. 
E)  a strategy. 
A)  a plan. 
B)  an objective. 
C)  an alternative. 
D)  a decision. 
E)  a strategy.

Question 13

The ____ model closely resembles the real environment in which most managers and decision-makers operate.

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A)  normative 
B)  administrative 
C)  descriptive 
D)  classical 
E)  political 
A)  normative 
B)  administrative 
C)  descriptive 
D)  classical 
E)  political

Question 14

Scenario - Melissa Hill
Melissa Hill, sales manager for One-Hit-Wonder Record Company, was trying to create a new strategy to turn around the declining record sales the company was facing. Melissa needed to find a way to find out what the customers really wanted, since One-Hit-Wonder didn't have accurate information like the competitors did. It was imperative that she find the correct strategy and information because the company was in financial trouble. The company's President wanted all employees to help find information and work as a team to develop better relationships that might help the company. He also stated that he wanted the company to remain an independent company. Melissa realized that through hard work and team efforts, the company could get back on its feet as soon as they got reliable information.
-Melissa is a manager at InStylez Clothing.Her job is very complex and she feels that she does not have enough time to identify and/or process all the information she needs to make decisions.Melissa's situation is most consistent with which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bounded rationality 
B)  The classical model of decision making 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Brainstorming 
E)  Scientific management 
A)  Bounded rationality 
B)  The classical model of decision making 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Brainstorming 
E)  Scientific management

Question 15

____________________ is important because decision making is a continuous,never ending process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is important because decision making is...

Question 16

"When did it occur" and "how did it occur" are questions associated with which step of the decision making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis and analysis of causes 
B)  Recognition of decision requirement 
C)  Development of alternatives 
D)  Selection of desired alternative 
E)  None of these 
A)  Diagnosis and analysis of causes 
B)  Recognition of decision requirement 
C)  Development of alternatives 
D)  Selection of desired alternative 
E)  None of these

Question 17

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

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

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

Which of the following is the process of forming alliances among managers during the decision making process?

At the start of every shift,Carl,a delivery truck driver,plans out his route based on the addresses that he will be visiting to drop off packages. This can best be described as what kind of decision?

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

Nonprogrammed decisions are made in response to situations that are

Studies show that electronic brainstorming generates about 20 percent fewer ideas than traditional brainstorming.

A(n)____ occurs when the organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

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

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

Choosing between a differentiation strategy and an overall cost leadership strategy is an example of

The ____ model closely resembles the real environment in which most managers and decision-makers operate.

____________________ is important because decision making is a continuous,never ending process.

"When did it occur" and "how did it occur" are questions associated with which step of the decision making process?

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

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

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 6: Managerial Decision Making

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

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

Which of the following is the process of forming alliances among managers during the decision making process?

At the start of every shift,Carl,a delivery truck driver,plans out his route based on the addresses that he will be visiting to drop off packages. This can best be described as what kind of decision?

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

Nonprogrammed decisions are made in response to situations that are

Studies show that electronic brainstorming generates about 20 percent fewer ideas than traditional brainstorming.

A(n)____ occurs when the organizational accomplishment is less than established goals.

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

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

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

Choosing between a differentiation strategy and an overall cost leadership strategy is an example of

The ____ model closely resembles the real environment in which most managers and decision-makers operate.

____________________ is important because decision making is a continuous,never ending process.

"When did it occur" and "how did it occur" are questions associated with which step of the decision making process?

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

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

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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