Question 1

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 2

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking, 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

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

Question 5

The "experienced blind spot" phenomenon affects only tenured managers facing an unexpected crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-interest 
B)  public-interest 
C)  private-public interest 
D)  economic-interest 
A)  self-interest 
B)  public-interest 
C)  private-public interest 
D)  economic-interest

Question 7

All of the following are phases in the rational model of decision-making EXCEPT for the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-analysis phase 
B)  analytic phase 
C)  post-analysis phase 
D)  design phase 
A)  pre-analysis phase 
B)  analytic phase 
C)  post-analysis phase 
D)  design phase

Question 8

Which of the following models is most readily understood by defining what is and what is not?

Accepted Answer

A)  incrementalism 
B)  government politics model 
C)  organizational process model 
D)  rational model 
A)  incrementalism 
B)  government politics model 
C)  organizational process model 
D)  rational model

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary depending on

Question 10

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nonprogrammed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

All of the following were identified as common elements found in failed decisions EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty decision practices 
B)  misallocation of resources 
C)  encouraging innovation 
D)  premature commitments 
A)  faulty decision practices 
B)  misallocation of resources 
C)  encouraging innovation 
D)  premature commitments

Question 14

In terms of who should be involved in the decision-making process, all of the following are considered to be methods EXCEPT for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative 
B)  constructive 
C)  group 
D)  consultative 
A)  authoritative 
B)  constructive 
C)  group 
D)  consultative

Question 15

Which of the following is a phase in the rational model of decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  data collection phase 
B)  data analysis phase 
C)  design phase 
D)  pre-implementation phase 
A)  data collection phase 
B)  data analysis phase 
C)  design phase 
D)  pre-implementation phase

Question 16

Compare and contrast the organizational process model and the governmental politics model of decision-making.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary de

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Nonprogrammed decisions are those that are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  programmed by authority 
B)  not programmed by authority 
C)  repetitive and routine 
D)  infrequent 
A)  programmed by authority 
B)  not programmed by authority 
C)  repetitive and routine 
D)  infrequent

Question 19

______ refers to identifying the decision and testing the validity of that decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Action 
C)  Analysis 
D)  Application 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Action 
C)  Analysis 
D)  Application

Question 20

The involvement of citizens and stakeholders is of great importance in public decision-making. Which of these democratic ideals are required in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness, transparency, and majority rule 
B)  inclusiveness, transparency, and unanimity 
C)  transparency, inclusiveness, and openness 
D)  equality, transparency, and inclusiveness 
A)  openness, transparency, and majority rule 
B)  inclusiveness, transparency, and unanimity 
C)  transparency, inclusiveness, and openness 
D)  equality, transparency, and inclusiveness

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

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking, occurs when ______.

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

The "experienced blind spot" phenomenon affects only tenured managers facing an unexpected crisis.

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of ______.

All of the following are phases in the rational model of decision-making EXCEPT for the ______.

Which of the following models is most readily understood by defining what is and what is not?

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

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

Nonprogrammed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Strategic decisions do not involve ______.

All of the following were identified as common elements found in failed decisions EXCEPT for ______.

In terms of who should be involved in the decision-making process, all of the following are considered to be methods EXCEPT for ____.

Which of the following is a phase in the rational model of decision-making?

Compare and contrast the organizational process model and the governmental politics model of decision-making.

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

Nonprogrammed decisions are those that are ______.

______ refers to identifying the decision and testing the validity of that decision.

The involvement of citizens and stakeholders is of great importance in public decision-making. Which of these democratic ideals are required in the decision-making process?

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Motivation and Engagement

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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Exam 5: Decision-Making

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

Organizations create their own institutionalized rationality.

"Groupthink," a mode of thinking, occurs when ______.

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

The "experienced blind spot" phenomenon affects only tenured managers facing an unexpected crisis.

The modern rational choice models introduce the element of ______.

All of the following are phases in the rational model of decision-making EXCEPT for the ______.

Which of the following models is most readily understood by defining what is and what is not?

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

Decisions entail opportunity costs for paths not taken.

Nonprogrammed decisions involve difficult problem solving.

Strategic decisions do not involve ______.

All of the following were identified as common elements found in failed decisions EXCEPT for ______.

In terms of who should be involved in the decision-making process, all of the following are considered to be methods EXCEPT for ____.

Which of the following is a phase in the rational model of decision-making?

Compare and contrast the organizational process model and the governmental politics model of decision-making.

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

Nonprogrammed decisions are those that are ______.

______ refers to identifying the decision and testing the validity of that decision.

The involvement of citizens and stakeholders is of great importance in public decision-making. Which of these democratic ideals are required in the decision-making process?

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Motivation and Engagement

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters