Question 1

The textbook argues that problem identification is usually the least important step in the rational choice paradigm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One reason why the problem identification stage is imperfect is that various stakeholders try to "frame" the decision maker's view of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: ''Creativity increases with the individual's years of experience in that field of activity.''

Accepted Answer

(Note:This is similar to discussion ques

Question 4

Escalation of commitment can be minimized by ensuring that:

Accepted Answer

A) there are ready-made alternatives to resolve the problem. 
B) those who choose the decision are different from those who implement and evaluate it. 
C) the team leader has strong opinions about the preferred options. 
D) organizational goals are relatively ambiguous. 
E) the person who makes the decision is also responsible for terminating the project. 
A) there are ready-made alternatives to resolve the problem. 
B) those who choose the decision are different from those who implement and evaluate it. 
C) the team leader has strong opinions about the preferred options. 
D) organizational goals are relatively ambiguous. 
E) the person who makes the decision is also responsible for terminating the project.

Question 5

Post-decisional justification causes decision makers to forget what decision they made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The optimum level of employee involvement depends on the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Creativity occurs by redefining the problem,not just by finding a unique solution to the existing problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Executives at Switched Enterprises Ltd.want to partner with companies in other regions to distribute their Internet routers and electronic switching equipment.They want to make the decision systematically,but realize that it is not easy to determine whether a particular company will be able to provide effective distribution for this new product area.Discuss how the concepts of sequential evaluation and implicit favourite might make it difficult for Switched Enterprises executives to choose the best alternative.

Accepted Answer

Implicit favourite.Decision makers tend

Question 9

The textbook mainly identifies post-decisional justification as a problem with which stage of decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluating decision outcomes. 
B) Implementing the selected alternative. 
C) Developing alternative solutions. 
D) Choosing the best decision style. 
E) Identifying problems or opportunities. 
A) Evaluating decision outcomes. 
B) Implementing the selected alternative. 
C) Developing alternative solutions. 
D) Choosing the best decision style. 
E) Identifying problems or opportunities.

Question 10

Decision making is an unconscious process of moving toward a desirable state of affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A learning orientation is:

Accepted Answer

A) an important condition for creativity. 
B) one of four causes of escalation of commitment. 
C) one of the outcomes of the prospect theory effect. 
D) a personal characteristic of someone who has low creative potential. 
E) the label given to people who learn but are not creative in their learning. 
A) an important condition for creativity. 
B) one of four causes of escalation of commitment. 
C) one of the outcomes of the prospect theory effect. 
D) a personal characteristic of someone who has low creative potential. 
E) the label given to people who learn but are not creative in their learning.

Question 13

According to your text,which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Accepted Answer

A) Perceptual defence 
B) Stakeholder framing 
C) Decisive leadership 
D) Mental models 
E) Interpersonal conflicts 
A) Perceptual defence 
B) Stakeholder framing 
C) Decisive leadership 
D) Mental models 
E) Interpersonal conflicts

Question 14

Which of the following is a creative practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Asking people unfamiliar with the issue to explore the problem with you. 
B) Looking through the notes and files of past projects. 
C) Performing morphological analysis. 
D) All of these statements improve creativity. 
E) None of these statements improves creativity. 
A) Asking people unfamiliar with the issue to explore the problem with you. 
B) Looking through the notes and files of past projects. 
C) Performing morphological analysis. 
D) All of these statements improve creativity. 
E) None of these statements improves creativity.

The textbook argues that problem identification is usually the least important step in the rational choice paradigm.

One reason why the problem identification stage is imperfect is that various stakeholders try to "frame" the decision maker's view of the situation.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: ''Creativity increases with the individual's years of experience in that field of activity.''

Escalation of commitment can be minimized by ensuring that:

Post-decisional justification causes decision makers to forget what decision they made.

The optimum level of employee involvement depends on the situation.

Creativity occurs by redefining the problem,not just by finding a unique solution to the existing problem.

The textbook mainly identifies post-decisional justification as a problem with which stage of decision making?

Decision making is an unconscious process of moving toward a desirable state of affairs.

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

A learning orientation is:

According to your text,which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Which of the following is a creative practice?

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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Exam 7: Decision Making and Creativity

The textbook argues that problem identification is usually the least important step in the rational choice paradigm.

One reason why the problem identification stage is imperfect is that various stakeholders try to "frame" the decision maker's view of the situation.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: ''Creativity increases with the individual's years of experience in that field of activity.''

Escalation of commitment can be minimized by ensuring that:

Post-decisional justification causes decision makers to forget what decision they made.

The optimum level of employee involvement depends on the situation.

Creativity occurs by redefining the problem,not just by finding a unique solution to the existing problem.

The textbook mainly identifies post-decisional justification as a problem with which stage of decision making?

Decision making is an unconscious process of moving toward a desirable state of affairs.

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

A learning orientation is:

According to your text,which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Which of the following is a creative practice?

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

Filters