Question 1

The nominal group technique provides information about how people react to decision alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Managers can establish a creative atmosphere by

Accepted Answer

A)  allotting time and money carefully. 
B)  giving employees the freedom to choose how to accomplish a goal. 
C)  giving employees the right type and amount of challenge. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  allotting time and money carefully. 
B)  giving employees the freedom to choose how to accomplish a goal. 
C)  giving employees the right type and amount of challenge. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 3

You know you have a problem when the conditions that exist with respect to a particular situation are much different than what you want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An example of a heuristic would be not to spend more than 30% of your net income on debt other than a home mortgage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A distinguishing feature of the nominal group technique is that

Accepted Answer

A)  criticism and discussion are disallowed. 
B)  a small group of people is assembled. 
C)  alternatives are rated and the best-rated one is chosen. 
D)  the group is placed on a tight time limit. 
A)  criticism and discussion are disallowed. 
B)  a small group of people is assembled. 
C)  alternatives are rated and the best-rated one is chosen. 
D)  the group is placed on a tight time limit.

Question 6

The ability to supply managers with high-quality information forms the major justification for information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A powerful approach to developing an innovative organization is to systematically
gather ideas from people inside and outside the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Groupthink takes place where there is so much consensus that members lose their ability to evaluate their ideas critically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A major advantage of group decision making is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it makes efficient use of time. 
B)  it results in low risk taking. 
C)  members are likely to be committed to a decision. 
D)  it eliminates passing the blame onto others. 
A)  it makes efficient use of time. 
B)  it results in low risk taking. 
C)  members are likely to be committed to a decision. 
D)  it eliminates passing the blame onto others.

Question 10

Risk taking does not enhance creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Playing the roles of artist, judge, and lawyer is a method for a team leader to encourage creative problem solving among team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Walt Disney naming his cartoon mouse "Mickey" instead of "Mortimer" proved to be a satisficing decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Perfectionism usually enhances decision making because the decision maker knows exactly what he or she wants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A key aspect of lateral thinking is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on few answers to a problem. 
B)  is needed more in manufacturing than in marketing. 
C)  decreases the number of wasted alternative solutions. 
D)  leads to many different solutions to a problem. 
A)  focuses on few answers to a problem. 
B)  is needed more in manufacturing than in marketing. 
C)  decreases the number of wasted alternative solutions. 
D)  leads to many different solutions to a problem.

The nominal group technique provides information about how people react to decision alternatives.

Managers can establish a creative atmosphere by

You know you have a problem when the conditions that exist with respect to a particular situation are much different than what you want.

An example of a heuristic would be not to spend more than 30% of your net income on debt other than a home mortgage.

A distinguishing feature of the nominal group technique is that

The ability to supply managers with high-quality information forms the major justification for information systems.

A powerful approach to developing an innovative organization is to systematically gather ideas from people inside and outside the firm.

Groupthink takes place where there is so much consensus that members lose their ability to evaluate their ideas critically.

A major advantage of group decision making is that

Risk taking does not enhance creativity.

Playing the roles of artist, judge, and lawyer is a method for a team leader to encourage creative problem solving among team members.

Walt Disney naming his cartoon mouse "Mickey" instead of "Mortimer" proved to be a satisficing decision.

Perfectionism usually enhances decision making because the decision maker knows exactly what he or she wants.

A key aspect of lateral thinking is that it

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Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

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Exam 5: Problem Solving and Decision Making

The nominal group technique provides information about how people react to decision alternatives.

Managers can establish a creative atmosphere by

You know you have a problem when the conditions that exist with respect to a particular situation are much different than what you want.

An example of a heuristic would be not to spend more than 30% of your net income on debt other than a home mortgage.

A distinguishing feature of the nominal group technique is that

The ability to supply managers with high-quality information forms the major justification for information systems.

A powerful approach to developing an innovative organization is to systematically gather ideas from people inside and outside the firm.

Groupthink takes place where there is so much consensus that members lose their ability to evaluate their ideas critically.

A major advantage of group decision making is that

Risk taking does not enhance creativity.

Playing the roles of artist, judge, and lawyer is a method for a team leader to encourage creative problem solving among team members.

Walt Disney naming his cartoon mouse "Mickey" instead of "Mortimer" proved to be a satisficing decision.

Perfectionism usually enhances decision making because the decision maker knows exactly what he or she wants.

A key aspect of lateral thinking is that it

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Filters