Question 1

A technique that is valuable in its ability to generate a number of independent judgments without the requirement of a face-to-face meeting is:

Accepted Answer

A) the nominal group technique 
B) dialectical inquiry 
C) brainstorming 
D) the Delphi technique 
A) the nominal group technique 
B) dialectical inquiry 
C) brainstorming 
D) the Delphi technique

Question 2

Formulating a set of decision rules for making inventory re-ordering decisions is an example of programmed decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A decision situation where some information is known and probabilities can be assigned to alternative solutions reflects a decision made under:

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty 
B) randomness 
C) certainty 
D) risk 
A) uncertainty 
B) randomness 
C) certainty 
D) risk

Question 4

An effective decision is timely, acceptable to the individuals affected by it, and:

Accepted Answer

A) efficient 
B) achievable 
C) specific 
D) meets the desired objective 
A) efficient 
B) achievable 
C) specific 
D) meets the desired objective

Question 5

The tendency to continue to support a failing course of action is known as consistency theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following:
-Risk

Accepted Answer

A) A simple decision rule. 
B) An inclination to choose options displaying minimal risk. 
C) A decisional situation where options have probabilities of success. 
D) Delegating and giving employees authority to make decisions. 
E) A situation where a person continues to follow/implement an option even though its chances of success are minimal and possibly declining. 
A) A simple decision rule. 
B) An inclination to choose options displaying minimal risk. 
C) A decisional situation where options have probabilities of success. 
D) Delegating and giving employees authority to make decisions. 
E) A situation where a person continues to follow/implement an option even though its chances of success are minimal and possibly declining.

Question 7

Match the following:
-Brainstorming

Accepted Answer

A) The greater outcome and quality of decision options resulting from the group process. 
B) An undesirable group decisional phenomenon that results from within group pressure. 
C) Tendency of group's position to shift to more extreme options than individuals alone would do. 
D) Gathering independent judgments through iterative process and combining them into a group decision even though persons are not in a face-to-face situation. 
E) An open, nonevaluative group problem-solving technique that produces the greatest number of options. 
A) The greater outcome and quality of decision options resulting from the group process. 
B) An undesirable group decisional phenomenon that results from within group pressure. 
C) Tendency of group's position to shift to more extreme options than individuals alone would do. 
D) Gathering independent judgments through iterative process and combining them into a group decision even though persons are not in a face-to-face situation. 
E) An open, nonevaluative group problem-solving technique that produces the greatest number of options.

Question 8

Match the following:
-Sensing/Feeling

Accepted Answer

A) A person's preference for gathering information and evaluating alternatives. 
B) A cognitive style where the individual evaluates options objectively and impersonally. 
C) Usually a positive influence on decision making that operates below the level of consciousness. 
D) An occupation where we find sensors/thinkers. 
E) This cognitive style can handle interpersonal problems well and tends to take calculated risks. 
A) A person's preference for gathering information and evaluating alternatives. 
B) A cognitive style where the individual evaluates options objectively and impersonally. 
C) Usually a positive influence on decision making that operates below the level of consciousness. 
D) An occupation where we find sensors/thinkers. 
E) This cognitive style can handle interpersonal problems well and tends to take calculated risks.

Question 9

Researchers in Germany conducted experiments meant to contrast the effectiveness of face to face (FTF) goal setting procedures with desktop video conferencing systems (DCVS) goal setting and concluded:

Accepted Answer

A) participative goal setting in the DCVS condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
B) directive goal setting in the DCVS condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
C) participative goal setting in the FTF condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
D) directive goal setting in the FTF condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
A) participative goal setting in the DCVS condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
B) directive goal setting in the DCVS condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
C) participative goal setting in the FTF condition was the most effective technique of goal setting 
D) directive goal setting in the FTF condition was the most effective technique of goal setting

Question 10

Recent research investigating what characteristics make an individual more likely to de-escalate from a course of action concluded:

Accepted Answer

A) high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate 
B) the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation 
C) individuals with an external locus of control were more likely to de-escalate 
D) both high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate and the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation 
A) high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate 
B) the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation 
C) individuals with an external locus of control were more likely to de-escalate 
D) both high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate and the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation

Question 11

Match the following:
-Creativity

Accepted Answer

A) A process that produces novel, unique, and useful ideas. 
B) When employees share goals to be attained in solving a problem. 
C) Amount, type, and level of information. 
D) The manager makes the decision without employees' input. 
E) An approach to problem solving that managers should use. 
A) A process that produces novel, unique, and useful ideas. 
B) When employees share goals to be attained in solving a problem. 
C) Amount, type, and level of information. 
D) The manager makes the decision without employees' input. 
E) An approach to problem solving that managers should use.

Question 12

Given the emphasis on teams in the workplace, the current evidence on whether a group or individual is best reflected by:

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals tend to provide better decision than groups 
B) Groups tend to provide better decisions than individuals 
C) The most competent individual's decisions tend to outperform a groups decisions 
D) The evidence is mixed and more research needs to be conducted 
A) Individuals tend to provide better decision than groups 
B) Groups tend to provide better decisions than individuals 
C) The most competent individual's decisions tend to outperform a groups decisions 
D) The evidence is mixed and more research needs to be conducted

Question 13

An organization should do or provide all of the following except _____ if it wants to encourage employee creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) close supervision 
B) participative decision making 
C) peer support 
D) flexible organizational structure 
A) close supervision 
B) participative decision making 
C) peer support 
D) flexible organizational structure

Question 14

Compare and contrast the bounded rationality and garbage can models of decision making.

Accepted Answer

Simon's bounded rationality model contai

Question 15

The initial step in a problem solving, decision situation is:

Accepted Answer

A) problem recognition 
B) data analysis 
C) generation of alternatives 
D) feedback 
A) problem recognition 
B) data analysis 
C) generation of alternatives 
D) feedback

Question 16

Match the following:
-Autocratic Style

Accepted Answer

A) A process that produces novel, unique, and useful ideas. 
B) When employees share goals to be attained in solving a problem. 
C) Amount, type, and level of information. 
D) The manager makes the decision without employees' input. 
E) An approach to problem solving that managers should use. 
A) A process that produces novel, unique, and useful ideas. 
B) When employees share goals to be attained in solving a problem. 
C) Amount, type, and level of information. 
D) The manager makes the decision without employees' input. 
E) An approach to problem solving that managers should use.

Question 17

A key organizational requirement for participation in decision making includes:

Accepted Answer

A) an instrumental reward system 
B) clear group goals 
C) supportive culture 
D) people with individual motivation 
A) an instrumental reward system 
B) clear group goals 
C) supportive culture 
D) people with individual motivation

Question 18

The final step in the decision-making process is:

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) exploring alternatives 
C) feedback and monitoring 
D) selecting a course of action 
A) implementation 
B) exploring alternatives 
C) feedback and monitoring 
D) selecting a course of action

Question 19

Match the following:
-Empowerment

Accepted Answer

A) A simple decision rule. 
B) An inclination to choose options displaying minimal risk. 
C) A decisional situation where options have probabilities of success. 
D) Delegating and giving employees authority to make decisions. 
E) A situation where a person continues to follow/implement an option even though its chances of success are minimal and possibly declining. 
A) A simple decision rule. 
B) An inclination to choose options displaying minimal risk. 
C) A decisional situation where options have probabilities of success. 
D) Delegating and giving employees authority to make decisions. 
E) A situation where a person continues to follow/implement an option even though its chances of success are minimal and possibly declining.

Question 20

You are starting your senior year of college and look forward to graduation in May.An important task at hand is selecting courses for your final year of study.All but two of your courses are electives.Your course selections will most likely be made based on the:

Accepted Answer

A) garbage can model 
B) irrational model 
C) random model 
D) bounded rationality model 
A) garbage can model 
B) irrational model 
C) random model 
D) bounded rationality model

A technique that is valuable in its ability to generate a number of independent judgments without the requirement of a face-to-face meeting is:

Formulating a set of decision rules for making inventory re-ordering decisions is an example of programmed decision making.

A decision situation where some information is known and probabilities can be assigned to alternative solutions reflects a decision made under:

An effective decision is timely, acceptable to the individuals affected by it, and:

The tendency to continue to support a failing course of action is known as consistency theory.

Match the following: -Risk

Match the following: -Brainstorming

Match the following: -Sensing/Feeling

Researchers in Germany conducted experiments meant to contrast the effectiveness of face to face (FTF) goal setting procedures with desktop video conferencing systems (DCVS) goal setting and concluded:

Recent research investigating what characteristics make an individual more likely to de-escalate from a course of action concluded:

Match the following: -Creativity

Given the emphasis on teams in the workplace, the current evidence on whether a group or individual is best reflected by:

An organization should do or provide all of the following except _____ if it wants to encourage employee creativity.

Compare and contrast the bounded rationality and garbage can models of decision making.

The initial step in a problem solving, decision situation is:

Match the following: -Autocratic Style

A key organizational requirement for participation in decision making includes:

The final step in the decision-making process is:

Match the following: -Empowerment

You are starting your senior year of college and look forward to graduation in May.An important task at hand is selecting courses for your final year of study.All but two of your courses are electives.Your course selections will most likely be made based on the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 10: Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

A technique that is valuable in its ability to generate a number of independent judgments without the requirement of a face-to-face meeting is:

Formulating a set of decision rules for making inventory re-ordering decisions is an example of programmed decision making.

A decision situation where some information is known and probabilities can be assigned to alternative solutions reflects a decision made under:

An effective decision is timely, acceptable to the individuals affected by it, and:

The tendency to continue to support a failing course of action is known as consistency theory.

Match the following: -Risk

Match the following: -Brainstorming

Match the following: -Sensing/Feeling

Researchers in Germany conducted experiments meant to contrast the effectiveness of face to face (FTF) goal setting procedures with desktop video conferencing systems (DCVS) goal setting and concluded:

Recent research investigating what characteristics make an individual more likely to de-escalate from a course of action concluded:

Match the following: -Creativity

Given the emphasis on teams in the workplace, the current evidence on whether a group or individual is best reflected by:

An organization should do or provide all of the following except _____ if it wants to encourage employee creativity.

Compare and contrast the bounded rationality and garbage can models of decision making.

The initial step in a problem solving, decision situation is:

Match the following: -Autocratic Style

A key organizational requirement for participation in decision making includes:

The final step in the decision-making process is:

Match the following: -Empowerment

You are starting your senior year of college and look forward to graduation in May.An important task at hand is selecting courses for your final year of study.All but two of your courses are electives.Your course selections will most likely be made based on the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters