Question 1

The organizational process model of decision making sees government as composed of a few seamlessly allied organizations, each controlled by individual leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The decision roles should be determined by organization chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Time is always available for decision making to undergo a calculated process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Assuming consistency, intentionality, purposefulness, and rationality on the part of individuals invariably leads to misunderstanding and possibly false assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The governmental politics model acknowledges that decisions are made:

Accepted Answer

A)  Through a collaborative process 
B)  Through the executive branch personnel 
C)  By a single executive 
D)  As a result of governmental political pressures 
A)  Through a collaborative process 
B)  Through the executive branch personnel 
C)  By a single executive 
D)  As a result of governmental political pressures

Question 6

Strategic decisions do not involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gathering intelligence 
B)  Setting directions 
C)  A high degree of delegation 
D)  Uncovering alternatives 
A)  Gathering intelligence 
B)  Setting directions 
C)  A high degree of delegation 
D)  Uncovering alternatives

Question 7

In terms of ensuring quality in a decision:

Accepted Answer

A)  We should engage only a few select individuals 
B)  We should engage a wide variety of individuals 
C)  We should only engage the primary decision maker 
D)  None of the above 
A)  We should engage only a few select individuals 
B)  We should engage a wide variety of individuals 
C)  We should only engage the primary decision maker 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the premises of political explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Important decisions are thought to stem from compromises made by a coalition 
B)  Decisions are formally ratified by more than one individual before execution 
C)  Decisions are suggested as options by many and then finally selected by one leader 
D)  Decisions are considered unilateral exercises 
A)  Important decisions are thought to stem from compromises made by a coalition 
B)  Decisions are formally ratified by more than one individual before execution 
C)  Decisions are suggested as options by many and then finally selected by one leader 
D)  Decisions are considered unilateral exercises

Question 9

"Organizations could be viewed as having a collection of choice opportunities, solutions looking for problems, and participants looking for work". Which model best represents this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rational model 
B)  The organizational model 
C)  The geo-political model 
D)  The garbage can model 
A)  The rational model 
B)  The organizational model 
C)  The geo-political model 
D)  The garbage can model

Question 10

Explain the RAPID technique of decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the RAPID technique of decision making....

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of the RAPID model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommend 
B)  Arrange 
C)  Input 
D)  Decide 
A)  Recommend 
B)  Arrange 
C)  Input 
D)  Decide

Question 12

Describe the implication of ethics in decision making in a public service setting.

Accepted Answer

Ethics play a crucial role in decision m

Question 13

Incrementalism is not a real alternative to the rational model and is not a key concept in the organizational process model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Non-programmed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the organizational process model, decision makers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encouraged to forecast the future 
B)  Not acting on the basis of a predetermined vision 
C)  Are neither encouraged to forecast the future, nor are acting on the basis of a predetermined vision 
D)  Prevented from forecasting the future and acting on the basis of a predetermined vision 
A)  Encouraged to forecast the future 
B)  Not acting on the basis of a predetermined vision 
C)  Are neither encouraged to forecast the future, nor are acting on the basis of a predetermined vision 
D)  Prevented from forecasting the future and acting on the basis of a predetermined vision

Question 17

In the rational model of decision making, the phases in the decision making are performed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Consciously with justified intuition 
B)  Deliberately but as part of the unconscious thought process 
C)  Intuitively with regular conscious feedback mechanism 
D)  Deliberately and consciously 
A)  Consciously with justified intuition 
B)  Deliberately but as part of the unconscious thought process 
C)  Intuitively with regular conscious feedback mechanism 
D)  Deliberately and consciously

Question 18

Compare and contrast programmed decisions and non-programmed decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast programmed decisions and non-programmed...

Question 19

The people that will need to live with the new decisions should be involved in the decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Focus groups are a popular method for receiving input:

Accepted Answer

A)  From a large number of participants 
B)  From a focused group of participants 
C)  From both large and small group of participants 
D)  None of the above 
A)  From a large number of participants 
B)  From a focused group of participants 
C)  From both large and small group of participants 
D)  None of the above

The organizational process model of decision making sees government as composed of a few seamlessly allied organizations, each controlled by individual leaders.

The decision roles should be determined by organization chart.

Time is always available for decision making to undergo a calculated process.

Assuming consistency, intentionality, purposefulness, and rationality on the part of individuals invariably leads to misunderstanding and possibly false assumptions.

The governmental politics model acknowledges that decisions are made:

Strategic decisions do not involve:

In terms of ensuring quality in a decision:

Which of the following is one of the premises of political explanation?

"Organizations could be viewed as having a collection of choice opportunities, solutions looking for problems, and participants looking for work". Which model best represents this statement?

Explain the RAPID technique of decision making.

Which of the following is not part of the RAPID model?

Describe the implication of ethics in decision making in a public service setting.

Incrementalism is not a real alternative to the rational model and is not a key concept in the organizational process model.

Non-programmed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

In the organizational process model, decision makers are:

In the rational model of decision making, the phases in the decision making are performed:

Compare and contrast programmed decisions and non-programmed decisions.

The people that will need to live with the new decisions should be involved in the decision making.

Focus groups are a popular method for receiving input:

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Motivating Self and Others

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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Exam 5: Decision Making

The organizational process model of decision making sees government as composed of a few seamlessly allied organizations, each controlled by individual leaders.

The decision roles should be determined by organization chart.

Time is always available for decision making to undergo a calculated process.

Assuming consistency, intentionality, purposefulness, and rationality on the part of individuals invariably leads to misunderstanding and possibly false assumptions.

The governmental politics model acknowledges that decisions are made:

Strategic decisions do not involve:

In terms of ensuring quality in a decision:

Which of the following is one of the premises of political explanation?

"Organizations could be viewed as having a collection of choice opportunities, solutions looking for problems, and participants looking for work". Which model best represents this statement?

Explain the RAPID technique of decision making.

Which of the following is not part of the RAPID model?

Describe the implication of ethics in decision making in a public service setting.

Incrementalism is not a real alternative to the rational model and is not a key concept in the organizational process model.

Non-programmed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

In the organizational process model, decision makers are:

In the rational model of decision making, the phases in the decision making are performed:

Compare and contrast programmed decisions and non-programmed decisions.

The people that will need to live with the new decisions should be involved in the decision making.

Focus groups are a popular method for receiving input:

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Motivating Self and Others

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters