Question 1

When dealing with international organizations, managers must be ________ in order to accommodate the managing styles of different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) as flexible as possible 
B) as inflexible as possible 
C) as strict as possible 
D) as thorough 
A) as flexible as possible 
B) as inflexible as possible 
C) as strict as possible 
D) as thorough

Question 2

Groups decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) more efficient than 
B) less efficient than 
C) equal in efficiency to 
D) more efficient but less effective than 
A) more efficient than 
B) less efficient than 
C) equal in efficiency to 
D) more efficient but less effective than

Question 3

The use of ringisei in Japanese organizations reflects which of the following values in Japanese culture?

Accepted Answer

A) tradition-following 
B) consensus-seeking 
C) risk taking 
D) go-it-alone 
A) tradition-following 
B) consensus-seeking 
C) risk taking 
D) go-it-alone

Question 4

Maximizing value means a decision will have the best possible outcome for the parties involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Decision makers who "cherry-pick" information that matches what they already know are guilty of confirmation bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individualistic countries like the United States tend to have ________ than group-oriented countries like Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) more conformity and more cooperation 
B) more conformity and less cooperation 
C) less conformity and more cooperation 
D) less conformity and less cooperation 
A) more conformity and more cooperation 
B) more conformity and less cooperation 
C) less conformity and more cooperation 
D) less conformity and less cooperation

Question 7

________ helps people find better solutions to problems using innovative problem-solving methods.

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Creativity 
C) Organization 
D) Structure 
A) Planning 
B) Creativity 
C) Organization 
D) Structure

Question 8

Decisions, Decisions (Scenario)
Sondra needed help. Her insurance company's rapid growth was necessitating making some IT changes, but what changes? Should they modify the servers that they currently used or purchase an entirely new system? Sondra was confused and needed help in making the correct decision.
-Sondra has decided to purchase a new system.After obtaining permission, she has ordered the system from a reputable company.Which stage of the decision-making process is she carrying out in making the order?

Accepted Answer

A) analyzing alternative solutions 
B) selecting an alternative 
C) implementing the alternative 
D) identifying the problem 
A) analyzing alternative solutions 
B) selecting an alternative 
C) implementing the alternative 
D) identifying the problem

Question 9

French management style tends to be ________ in style.

Accepted Answer

A) permissive 
B) group oriented 
C) rule following 
D) autocratic 
A) permissive 
B) group oriented 
C) rule following 
D) autocratic

Question 10

According to one study, about ________ of men and women were somewhat creative.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 60 percent 
A) 1 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 60 percent

Question 11

An advantage of group decisions is that they increase the perception of the legitimacy of the solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The second step in the decision-making process is identifying a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One assumption of bounded rationality is that managers can analyze all relevant information about all alternatives for a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Influential group members dominate the discussion and the decision-making process. 
B) Group leaders stress the importance of consensus above all other concerns. 
C) The group has more than 40 group members. 
D) Group leaders solicit ideas from all group members without passing judgment on their ideas. 
A) Influential group members dominate the discussion and the decision-making process. 
B) Group leaders stress the importance of consensus above all other concerns. 
C) The group has more than 40 group members. 
D) Group leaders solicit ideas from all group members without passing judgment on their ideas.

Question 15

A low-level manager is most likely to solve problems under which condition?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Two major advantages of electronic meetings are anonymity and honesty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A key to what is commonly used to assess risk is for a decision maker to examine the ________ an investment.

Accepted Answer

A) promises made by a company for 
B) ads posted by a company for 
C) historical data for 
D) minor details of 
A) promises made by a company for 
B) ads posted by a company for 
C) historical data for 
D) minor details of

Question 18

In a short essay, discuss bounded rationality and satisficing.

Accepted Answer

Perfect rationality requires that the de

Question 19

What does it mean for a decision maker to maximize value?

Accepted Answer

A) to make the decision to be as clear and logical as possible 
B) to make the achievement of goals as likely as possible 
C) to waste as little time and energy as possible 
D) to make decision making as simple as possible 
A) to make the decision to be as clear and logical as possible 
B) to make the achievement of goals as likely as possible 
C) to waste as little time and energy as possible 
D) to make decision making as simple as possible

Question 20

Seeking the views of a diverse group of people can provide a decision maker with ________ on issues.

Accepted Answer

A) fresh perspectives 
B) conventional wisdom 
C) universal agreement 
D) a foolproof way to get the perfect answer 
A) fresh perspectives 
B) conventional wisdom 
C) universal agreement 
D) a foolproof way to get the perfect answer

When dealing with international organizations, managers must be ________ in order to accommodate the managing styles of different cultures.

Groups decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

The use of ringisei in Japanese organizations reflects which of the following values in Japanese culture?

Maximizing value means a decision will have the best possible outcome for the parties involved.

Decision makers who "cherry-pick" information that matches what they already know are guilty of confirmation bias.

Individualistic countries like the United States tend to have ________ than group-oriented countries like Japan.

________ helps people find better solutions to problems using innovative problem-solving methods.

French management style tends to be ________ in style.

According to one study, about ________ of men and women were somewhat creative.

An advantage of group decisions is that they increase the perception of the legitimacy of the solution.

The second step in the decision-making process is identifying a problem.

One assumption of bounded rationality is that managers can analyze all relevant information about all alternatives for a situation.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

A low-level manager is most likely to solve problems under which condition?

Two major advantages of electronic meetings are anonymity and honesty.

A key to what is commonly used to assess risk is for a decision maker to examine the ________ an investment.

In a short essay, discuss bounded rationality and satisficing.

What does it mean for a decision maker to maximize value?

Seeking the views of a diverse group of people can provide a decision maker with ________ on issues.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 4: Foundations of Decision Making

When dealing with international organizations, managers must be ________ in order to accommodate the managing styles of different cultures.

Groups decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

The use of ringisei in Japanese organizations reflects which of the following values in Japanese culture?

Maximizing value means a decision will have the best possible outcome for the parties involved.

Decision makers who "cherry-pick" information that matches what they already know are guilty of confirmation bias.

Individualistic countries like the United States tend to have ________ than group-oriented countries like Japan.

________ helps people find better solutions to problems using innovative problem-solving methods.

French management style tends to be ________ in style.

According to one study, about ________ of men and women were somewhat creative.

An advantage of group decisions is that they increase the perception of the legitimacy of the solution.

The second step in the decision-making process is identifying a problem.

One assumption of bounded rationality is that managers can analyze all relevant information about all alternatives for a situation.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

A low-level manager is most likely to solve problems under which condition?

Two major advantages of electronic meetings are anonymity and honesty.

A key to what is commonly used to assess risk is for a decision maker to examine the ________ an investment.

In a short essay, discuss bounded rationality and satisficing.

What does it mean for a decision maker to maximize value?

Seeking the views of a diverse group of people can provide a decision maker with ________ on issues.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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