Question 1

Gathering information and/or studying a situation can help a decision maker reduce the degree of uncertainty in decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are the basic assumptions of the bounded rationality approach to decision-making?

Accepted Answer

In this approach,the decision makers are assumed to have a limited or incomplete view of the problems or opportunities facing them.

Question 3

When does an uncertain situation exist?

Accepted Answer

It exists when managers are unable to assign a probability to various decisions and their possible outcomes.

Question 4

When determining problem significance,urgency _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relates to impact 
B)  relates to time 
C)  refers to potential for negative outcomes 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  relates to impact 
B)  relates to time 
C)  refers to potential for negative outcomes 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

Determining problem significance involves consideration of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Urgency 
B)  Similarity to previous problems 
C)  Impact 
D)  Growth tendency 
A)  Urgency 
B)  Similarity to previous problems 
C)  Impact 
D)  Growth tendency

Question 6

What are four of the most cited reasons why decision makers still make unethical choices? Which of these do you believe presents the strongest motivator to act unethically?

Accepted Answer

Any four of the following: 
(a)They feel

Question 7

Identify the steps in the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The decision-making process entails foll

Question 8

Problems usually are of three types.Which of the following is not one of those types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opportunity 
B)  Crisis 
C)  Routine 
D)  Recurring 
A)  Opportunity 
B)  Crisis 
C)  Routine 
D)  Recurring

Question 9

How do values impact the establishment of objectives?

Accepted Answer

In establishing objectives,it

Question 10

The first step in the rational decision-making process is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem identification 
B)  establishing specific goals and objectives 
C)  development of alternatives 
D)  problem cognition 
A)  problem identification 
B)  establishing specific goals and objectives 
C)  development of alternatives 
D)  problem cognition

Question 11

Which of the following is the best example of a programmed decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedure for admitting patients 
B)  Diversification into new products and markets 
C)  Deciding how to clean up after a flood 
D)  Construction of new classroom facilities 
A)  Procedure for admitting patients 
B)  Diversification into new products and markets 
C)  Deciding how to clean up after a flood 
D)  Construction of new classroom facilities

Question 12

As we move from "individual" to "consensus" decisions,the _______________ of the decision typically improves.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality 
B)  implementation 
C)  cost savings 
D)  simplicity 
A)  quality 
B)  implementation 
C)  cost savings 
D)  simplicity

Question 13

In _______________,it is necessary to make value judgments regarding the selection of opportunities and the assignment of priorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing objectives 
B)  developing alternatives 
C)  choosing an alternative 
D)  the evaluation and control phase 
A)  establishing objectives 
B)  developing alternatives 
C)  choosing an alternative 
D)  the evaluation and control phase

Question 14

Explain the role of behavioral influences on decision making.

Accepted Answer

A number of behavioral factors influence

Question 15

Describe the influence of values on the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

In the context of decision making,values

Question 16

A problem with low urgency and little impact will not grow if left unattended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What characteristic or situations may make individuals likely to be candidates for escalation of decision making?

Accepted Answer

Decision makers who are unclea

Question 18

The management of most organizations faces primarily nonprogrammed decisions during daily operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Defining problems in terms of solutions is really a form of jumping to conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is some degree of "satisfying" in almost all decisions that people make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Gathering information and/or studying a situation can help a decision maker reduce the degree of uncertainty in decision-making.

What are the basic assumptions of the bounded rationality approach to decision-making?

When does an uncertain situation exist?

When determining problem significance,urgency _____________.

Determining problem significance involves consideration of all of the following except:

What are four of the most cited reasons why decision makers still make unethical choices? Which of these do you believe presents the strongest motivator to act unethically?

Identify the steps in the decision-making process.

Problems usually are of three types.Which of the following is not one of those types?

How do values impact the establishment of objectives?

The first step in the rational decision-making process is _____________.

Which of the following is the best example of a programmed decision?

As we move from "individual" to "consensus" decisions,the _______________ of the decision typically improves.

In _______________,it is necessary to make value judgments regarding the selection of opportunities and the assignment of priorities.

Explain the role of behavioral influences on decision making.

Describe the influence of values on the decision-making process.

A problem with low urgency and little impact will not grow if left unattended.

What characteristic or situations may make individuals likely to be candidates for escalation of decision making?

The management of most organizations faces primarily nonprogrammed decisions during daily operations.

Defining problems in terms of solutions is really a form of jumping to conclusions.

There is some degree of "satisfying" in almost all decisions that people make.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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Exam 14: Decision Making

Gathering information and/or studying a situation can help a decision maker reduce the degree of uncertainty in decision-making.

What are the basic assumptions of the bounded rationality approach to decision-making?

When does an uncertain situation exist?

When determining problem significance,urgency _____________.

Determining problem significance involves consideration of all of the following except:

What are four of the most cited reasons why decision makers still make unethical choices? Which of these do you believe presents the strongest motivator to act unethically?

Identify the steps in the decision-making process.

Problems usually are of three types.Which of the following is not one of those types?

How do values impact the establishment of objectives?

The first step in the rational decision-making process is _____________.

Which of the following is the best example of a programmed decision?

As we move from "individual" to "consensus" decisions,the _______________ of the decision typically improves.

In _______________,it is necessary to make value judgments regarding the selection of opportunities and the assignment of priorities.

Explain the role of behavioral influences on decision making.

Describe the influence of values on the decision-making process.

A problem with low urgency and little impact will not grow if left unattended.

What characteristic or situations may make individuals likely to be candidates for escalation of decision making?

The management of most organizations faces primarily nonprogrammed decisions during daily operations.

Defining problems in terms of solutions is really a form of jumping to conclusions.

There is some degree of "satisfying" in almost all decisions that people make.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

Filters