Question 1

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-interest 
B)  Public-interest 
C)  Private-public interest 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Self-interest 
B)  Public-interest 
C)  Private-public interest 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking that occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  People are deeply involved in an otherwise non-cohesive group 
B)  People get a chance to express their ideas 
C)  People form a group and think through the steps involved in the decision making process 
D)  The desire for unanimity offsets people's motivation to appraise alternative courses of action 
A)  People are deeply involved in an otherwise non-cohesive group 
B)  People get a chance to express their ideas 
C)  People form a group and think through the steps involved in the decision making process 
D)  The desire for unanimity offsets people's motivation to appraise alternative courses of action

Question 4

Under the organizational model of decision-making:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision makers are not constrained by standard operating procedures 
B)  Decision makers are constrained to be somewhat predictable but create unpredictable outcomes 
C)  Decision makers are constrained by standard operating procedures that tend to make decision outcomes somewhat predictable 
D)  Decision makers are constrained to be somewhat predictable and create predictable outcomes 
A)  Decision makers are not constrained by standard operating procedures 
B)  Decision makers are constrained to be somewhat predictable but create unpredictable outcomes 
C)  Decision makers are constrained by standard operating procedures that tend to make decision outcomes somewhat predictable 
D)  Decision makers are constrained to be somewhat predictable and create predictable outcomes

Question 5

Which of the following is not a phase in the rational model of decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-Analysis Phase 
B)  Analysis Phase 
C)  Post-Analysis Phase 
D)  Design Phase 
A)  Pre-Analysis Phase 
B)  Analysis Phase 
C)  Post-Analysis Phase 
D)  Design Phase

Question 6

The "economic man" argument suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  People consider all available alternatives and then make choices that maximize the values they receive 
B)  People pick the cheapest options wherever available 
C)  People pick the most expensive option provided it offers added value 
D)  People rarely consider the benefits of picking a more expensive option before selecting the most economic one 
A)  People consider all available alternatives and then make choices that maximize the values they receive 
B)  People pick the cheapest options wherever available 
C)  People pick the most expensive option provided it offers added value 
D)  People rarely consider the benefits of picking a more expensive option before selecting the most economic one

Question 7

Compare and contrast the Organizational Process model and the Governmental Politics model of decision making.

Accepted Answer

The Organizational Process model and the

Question 8

Which of the following is not in sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of Solution; Implementation of a Solution 
B)  Implementation of Solution; Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of a Solution 
C)  Direction Setting; Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of a Solution 
D)  Intelligence Gathering; Direction Setting; Selection of a Solution 
A)  Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of Solution; Implementation of a Solution 
B)  Implementation of Solution; Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of a Solution 
C)  Direction Setting; Regeneration of Alternatives; Selection of a Solution 
D)  Intelligence Gathering; Direction Setting; Selection of a Solution

Question 9

In terms of who should be involved in the decision making process, which of the following is not one of the methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritative 
B)  Constructive 
C)  Group 
D)  Consultative 
A)  Authoritative 
B)  Constructive 
C)  Group 
D)  Consultative

Question 10

Describe the rational model of decision making. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the rational model of decision making....

Question 11

Programmed decisions are those that are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Infrequent 
B)  Poorly structured 
C)  Programmed by authority 
D)  Repetitive and routine 
A)  Infrequent 
B)  Poorly structured 
C)  Programmed by authority 
D)  Repetitive and routine

Question 12

Brainstorming is a method to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect cohesive information from a large number of people 
B)  Collect focused ideas from a non-cohesive group 
C)  Collect a large number of ideas in a short period of time 
D)  Collect feedback on a previously implemented solution 
A)  Collect cohesive information from a large number of people 
B)  Collect focused ideas from a non-cohesive group 
C)  Collect a large number of ideas in a short period of time 
D)  Collect feedback on a previously implemented solution

Question 13

Which of the following is not a model on decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rational model 
B)  Organizational process model 
C)  Governmental politics model 
D)  Geo-political economics model 
A)  The rational model 
B)  Organizational process model 
C)  Governmental politics model 
D)  Geo-political economics model

Question 14

Which of the following is not a part of the focus group process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Moderating 
A)  Planning 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Moderating

Question 15

Decision making is not a random process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of:

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking that occurs when:

Under the organizational model of decision-making:

Which of the following is not a phase in the rational model of decision making?

The "economic man" argument suggests that:

Compare and contrast the Organizational Process model and the Governmental Politics model of decision making.

Which of the following is not in sequence?

In terms of who should be involved in the decision making process, which of the following is not one of the methods?

Describe the rational model of decision making. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Programmed decisions are those that are:

Brainstorming is a method to:

Which of the following is not a model on decision making?

Which of the following is not a part of the focus group process?

Decision making is not a random process.

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

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of:

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking that occurs when:

Under the organizational model of decision-making:

Which of the following is not a phase in the rational model of decision making?

The "economic man" argument suggests that:

Compare and contrast the Organizational Process model and the Governmental Politics model of decision making.

Which of the following is not in sequence?

In terms of who should be involved in the decision making process, which of the following is not one of the methods?

Describe the rational model of decision making. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Programmed decisions are those that are:

Brainstorming is a method to:

Which of the following is not a model on decision making?

Which of the following is not a part of the focus group process?

Decision making is not a random process.

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