Question 1

Interestingly,major decisions in the business world are commonly made by an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Decision-making must not be done amid ever-changing factors,unclear information,and conflicting points of view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

__________refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Point-counterpoint 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Devil's advocacy 
D)  Escalating commitment 
E)  Brainstorming 
A)  Point-counterpoint 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Devil's advocacy 
D)  Escalating commitment 
E)  Brainstorming

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options,they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetuating the status quo 
B)  Being influenced by emotions 
C)  Being overconfident 
D)  Justifying past actions 
E)  Seeing what they want to see 
A)  Perpetuating the status quo 
B)  Being influenced by emotions 
C)  Being overconfident 
D)  Justifying past actions 
E)  Seeing what they want to see

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A situation where the goals to be achieved or the problem to be solved is unclear,alternatives are difficult to define,and information about outcomes is unavailable refers to ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jefferson Inc.is an information technology consulting firm located in Washington D.C. Decisions at Jefferson are complex and involve many people,with a significant amount of disagreement and conflict. Which decision-making model fits best for this organization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Two classifications of management decisions are programmed and structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the six steps in the managerial decision making process?

Accepted Answer

The six steps are (1)recognize the decis

Question 13

WorldCom,a telecommunications company,decided to buy Skytel in 1999.This would be considered a programmed decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 goal...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

(1)Organizations are made up of groups w

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following refers to the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity to increase one's return?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tunnel vision 
B)  Risk propensity 
C)  Risk averse 
D)  Thrill seeking 
E)  Ineffective investment philosophy 
A)  Tunnel vision 
B)  Risk propensity 
C)  Risk averse 
D)  Thrill seeking 
E)  Ineffective investment philosophy

Question 18

When quality control measures at the local tire plant were found to be inadequate,managers were asking themselves,"How did this occur?" and "What is the result?" The company is 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 19

Which of the following is a choice made from available alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision 
B)  Plan 
C)  Goal 
D)  Tactic 
E)  Strategy 
A)  Decision 
B)  Plan 
C)  Goal 
D)  Tactic 
E)  Strategy

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of the administrative decision making model EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  vague problem and goals. 
B)  conditions of certainty. 
C)  limited information about alternatives and their outcomes. 
D)  satisficing choice. 
E)  all of these are characteristics of administrative decision making model. 
A)  vague problem and goals. 
B)  conditions of certainty. 
C)  limited information about alternatives and their outcomes. 
D)  satisficing choice. 
E)  all of these are characteristics of administrative decision making model.

Interestingly,major decisions in the business world are commonly made by an individual.

Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to

Decision-making must not be done amid ever-changing factors,unclear information,and conflicting points of view.

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

__________refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

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

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options,they are:

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

A situation where the goals to be achieved or the problem to be solved is unclear,alternatives are difficult to define,and information about outcomes is unavailable refers to ambiguity.

Jefferson Inc.is an information technology consulting firm located in Washington D.C. Decisions at Jefferson are complex and involve many people,with a significant amount of disagreement and conflict. Which decision-making model fits best for this organization?

Two classifications of management decisions are programmed and structured.

What are the six steps in the managerial decision making process?

WorldCom,a telecommunications company,decided to buy Skytel in 1999.This would be considered a programmed decision.

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

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

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

Which of the following refers to the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity to increase one's return?

When quality control measures at the local tire plant were found to be inadequate,managers were asking themselves,"How did this occur?" and "What is the result?" The company is in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Which of the following is a choice made from available alternatives?

All of the following are characteristics of the administrative decision making model EXCEPT

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

Interestingly,major decisions in the business world are commonly made by an individual.

Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to

Decision-making must not be done amid ever-changing factors,unclear information,and conflicting points of view.

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

__________refers to the tendency of people in groups to suppress contrary opinions.

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

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options,they are:

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

A situation where the goals to be achieved or the problem to be solved is unclear,alternatives are difficult to define,and information about outcomes is unavailable refers to ambiguity.

Jefferson Inc.is an information technology consulting firm located in Washington D.C. Decisions at Jefferson are complex and involve many people,with a significant amount of disagreement and conflict. Which decision-making model fits best for this organization?

Two classifications of management decisions are programmed and structured.

What are the six steps in the managerial decision making process?

WorldCom,a telecommunications company,decided to buy Skytel in 1999.This would be considered a programmed decision.

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

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

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

Which of the following refers to the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity to increase one's return?

When quality control measures at the local tire plant were found to be inadequate,managers were asking themselves,"How did this occur?" and "What is the result?" The company is in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Which of the following is a choice made from available alternatives?

All of the following are characteristics of the administrative decision making model EXCEPT

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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