Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways emotions affect our choices?

Accepted Answer

A) We make preferences too early in the decision-making process. 
B) We change the process of evaluating alternatives. 
C) We rely on emotions as if they were information. 
D) We are influenced by the emotions of others. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) We make preferences too early in the decision-making process. 
B) We change the process of evaluating alternatives. 
C) We rely on emotions as if they were information. 
D) We are influenced by the emotions of others. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 2

To make the best decisions,the number of employees involved should be minimized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The tendency to define problems in terms of a preferred solution occurs because:

Accepted Answer

A) it reduces ambiguity of the situation. 
B) decision makers prefer ambiguity rather than decisiveness. 
C) this avoids the escalation of commitment problem. 
D) it avoids problems of bounded rationality. 
E) all of these statements are correct. 
A) it reduces ambiguity of the situation. 
B) decision makers prefer ambiguity rather than decisiveness. 
C) this avoids the escalation of commitment problem. 
D) it avoids problems of bounded rationality. 
E) all of these statements are correct.

Question 4

Divergent thinking mainly contributes to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Bounded rationality 
B) The rationality choice decision model 
C) Groupthink 
D) Organizational politics 
E) Creativity 
A) Bounded rationality 
B) The rationality choice decision model 
C) Groupthink 
D) Organizational politics 
E) Creativity

Question 5

The rational choice model of decision making begins with:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating alternatives. 
B) recognizing and defining the problem. 
C) searching for alternatives. 
D) implementing the solution. 
E) searching for information about outcomes to each alternativE. 
A) evaluating alternatives. 
B) recognizing and defining the problem. 
C) searching for alternatives. 
D) implementing the solution. 
E) searching for information about outcomes to each alternativE.

Question 6

Associative play,morphological analysis,and cross-pollination are three strategies to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase group polarization. 
B) apply brainstorming more exactly as originally described by Osborn. 
C) increase conformity to peer pressure. 
D) improve creativity. 
E) make the problem-finding stage of decision making less emotional. 
A) increase group polarization. 
B) apply brainstorming more exactly as originally described by Osborn. 
C) increase conformity to peer pressure. 
D) improve creativity. 
E) make the problem-finding stage of decision making less emotional.

Question 7

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prospect theory and sunk costs effect are two reasons why people:

Accepted Answer

A) engage in escalation of commitment. 
B) define problems in terms of preferred solutions. 
C) make nonprogrammed decisions rather than programmed decisions. 
D) engage in satisficing. 
E) encourage employee involvement. 
A) engage in escalation of commitment. 
B) define problems in terms of preferred solutions. 
C) make nonprogrammed decisions rather than programmed decisions. 
D) engage in satisficing. 
E) encourage employee involvement.

Question 9

Convergent thinking mainly improves what stage of the creative process?

Accepted Answer

A) Incubation 
B) Insight 
C) Preparation 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) Convergent thinking does not improve any part of the creative process. 
A) Incubation 
B) Insight 
C) Preparation 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) Convergent thinking does not improve any part of the creative process.

Question 10

Morphological analysis is a test to identify people with a creative personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One strategy to improve the decision evaluation process is to involve as few people as possible to reduce potential ambiguity and conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Perceptual defence causes us to:

Accepted Answer

A) defend the solutions we propose. 
B) defend those who agree with us when we identify a problem. 
C) defend the perception we have after making a decision. 
D) block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept. 
E) justify our actions to defend our position. 
A) defend the solutions we propose. 
B) defend those who agree with us when we identify a problem. 
C) defend the perception we have after making a decision. 
D) block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept. 
E) justify our actions to defend our position.

Question 13

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when:

Accepted Answer

A) they are trying to determine the most appropriate decision style. 
B) they evaluate decision alternatives. 
C) they want to avoid escalation of commitment. 
D) they want to make more creative decisions. 
E) they don't have any alternatives to choose from,yet still want to make a decision. 
A) they are trying to determine the most appropriate decision style. 
B) they evaluate decision alternatives. 
C) they want to avoid escalation of commitment. 
D) they want to make more creative decisions. 
E) they don't have any alternatives to choose from,yet still want to make a decision.

Question 14

If employee goals and norms conflict with the organization's goals,then:

Accepted Answer

A) employees should make most decisions in the organization. 
B) employees should be invited to make recommendations on important ideas,which are almost always accepted by management. 
C) employees should never be involved in organizational decisions. 
D) employees should have a low level of employee involvement. 
E) employees should belong to self-directed work teams. 
A) employees should make most decisions in the organization. 
B) employees should be invited to make recommendations on important ideas,which are almost always accepted by management. 
C) employees should never be involved in organizational decisions. 
D) employees should have a low level of employee involvement. 
E) employees should belong to self-directed work teams.

Question 15

Our mental models of the world can prevent us from recognizing emerging problems in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The emerging emotional view of decision making states that people form preferences toward alternatives as soon as they receive information about those alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intuition includes any emotional signals we experience regarding a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A decision maker's need to justify their decision tends to cause:

Accepted Answer

A) more ethical decisions. 
B) escalation of commitment. 
C) creative decisions. 
D) the decision maker to look for more alternatives. 
E) All of these statements are correct. 
A) more ethical decisions. 
B) escalation of commitment. 
C) creative decisions. 
D) the decision maker to look for more alternatives. 
E) All of these statements are correct.

Question 19

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Typically,creative people possess less knowledge and experience on the subject than experts in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways emotions affect our choices?

To make the best decisions,the number of employees involved should be minimized.

The tendency to define problems in terms of a preferred solution occurs because:

Divergent thinking mainly contributes to which of the following?

The rational choice model of decision making begins with:

Associative play,morphological analysis,and cross-pollination are three strategies to:

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Prospect theory and sunk costs effect are two reasons why people:

Convergent thinking mainly improves what stage of the creative process?

Morphological analysis is a test to identify people with a creative personality.

One strategy to improve the decision evaluation process is to involve as few people as possible to reduce potential ambiguity and conflict.

Perceptual defence causes us to:

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when:

If employee goals and norms conflict with the organization's goals,then:

Our mental models of the world can prevent us from recognizing emerging problems in the workplace.

The emerging emotional view of decision making states that people form preferences toward alternatives as soon as they receive information about those alternatives.

Intuition includes any emotional signals we experience regarding a situation.

A decision maker's need to justify their decision tends to cause:

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

Typically,creative people possess less knowledge and experience on the subject than experts in the field.

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Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

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Exam 7: Decision Making and Creativity

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways emotions affect our choices?

To make the best decisions,the number of employees involved should be minimized.

The tendency to define problems in terms of a preferred solution occurs because:

Divergent thinking mainly contributes to which of the following?

The rational choice model of decision making begins with:

Associative play,morphological analysis,and cross-pollination are three strategies to:

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Prospect theory and sunk costs effect are two reasons why people:

Convergent thinking mainly improves what stage of the creative process?

Morphological analysis is a test to identify people with a creative personality.

One strategy to improve the decision evaluation process is to involve as few people as possible to reduce potential ambiguity and conflict.

Perceptual defence causes us to:

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when:

If employee goals and norms conflict with the organization's goals,then:

Our mental models of the world can prevent us from recognizing emerging problems in the workplace.

The emerging emotional view of decision making states that people form preferences toward alternatives as soon as they receive information about those alternatives.

Intuition includes any emotional signals we experience regarding a situation.

A decision maker's need to justify their decision tends to cause:

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

Typically,creative people possess less knowledge and experience on the subject than experts in the field.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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