Question 1

A holistic hunch represents a judgment that is based on a subconscious integration of information stored in memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Groups are more efficient than individuals. 
B) The composition of a group affects its decision making processes and ultimately performance. 
C) Groups make extreme decisions. 
D) Groups were less confident about their judgments than individuals. 
E) Group confidence is a surrogate for group decision quality. 
A) Groups are more efficient than individuals. 
B) The composition of a group affects its decision making processes and ultimately performance. 
C) Groups make extreme decisions. 
D) Groups were less confident about their judgments than individuals. 
E) Group confidence is a surrogate for group decision quality.

Question 3

_____ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is good enough.

Accepted Answer

A) Framing bias 
B) Escalation of commitment 
C) Morphological analysis 
D) Satisficing 
E) Optimizing 
A) Framing bias 
B) Escalation of commitment 
C) Morphological analysis 
D) Satisficing 
E) Optimizing

Question 4

Which of the following is true about creative people?

Accepted Answer

A) They are not adaptors. 
B) They are geniuses and introverted nerds. 
C) They are usually satisfied with the status quo. 
D) They do not have the willingness to overcome obstacles. 
E) Male and female managers differ in levels of creativity. 
A) They are not adaptors. 
B) They are geniuses and introverted nerds. 
C) They are usually satisfied with the status quo. 
D) They do not have the willingness to overcome obstacles. 
E) Male and female managers differ in levels of creativity.

Question 5

_____ refers to the tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed.

Accepted Answer

A) Fundamental attribution error 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Escalation of commitment bias 
D) Satisficing 
E) Availability heuristic 
A) Fundamental attribution error 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Escalation of commitment bias 
D) Satisficing 
E) Availability heuristic

Question 6

Which of the following is true about creativity?

Accepted Answer

A) People are more creative under a crisis or severe time pressure. 
B) Organizations with an adhocracy culture tend to be less innovative. 
C) Creativity is highest when workers are under moderate stress. 
D) Creativity is affected by personality traits and not by intellectual ability. 
E) Any novel solution can be considered to be a creative solution. 
A) People are more creative under a crisis or severe time pressure. 
B) Organizations with an adhocracy culture tend to be less innovative. 
C) Creativity is highest when workers are under moderate stress. 
D) Creativity is affected by personality traits and not by intellectual ability. 
E) Any novel solution can be considered to be a creative solution.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about explicit knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to feelings that influence the intuitive process. 
B) It can easily be put into verbal words, written documents, or numerical reports and explained to others. 
C) It is automatic, involuntary, and almost effortless. 
D) It tends to decrease with age. 
E) It refers to information gained through experience that is difficult to express and formalize. 
A) It refers to feelings that influence the intuitive process. 
B) It can easily be put into verbal words, written documents, or numerical reports and explained to others. 
C) It is automatic, involuntary, and almost effortless. 
D) It tends to decrease with age. 
E) It refers to information gained through experience that is difficult to express and formalize.

Question 8

Which of the following actions should be adopted to reduce escalation of commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) Set maximum targets for performance 
B) Avoid rotation of managers 
C) Keep same managers in key positions throughout a project 
D) Make decision makers aware of the costs of persistence 
E) Encourage decision makers to become ego-involved with a project 
A) Set maximum targets for performance 
B) Avoid rotation of managers 
C) Keep same managers in key positions throughout a project 
D) Make decision makers aware of the costs of persistence 
E) Encourage decision makers to become ego-involved with a project

Question 9

_____ individuals are careful decision makers who take longer to make decisions but who also respond well to new or uncertain situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Control-oriented 
B) Behavioral 
C) Directive 
D) Conceptual 
E) Analytic 
A) Control-oriented 
B) Behavioral 
C) Directive 
D) Conceptual 
E) Analytic

Question 10

Which of the following models assumes that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions and is guided by a decision-maker's bounded rationality?

Accepted Answer

A) Rational model 
B) Garbage can model 
C) Positive model 
D) Normative model 
E) Optimization model 
A) Rational model 
B) Garbage can model 
C) Positive model 
D) Normative model 
E) Optimization model

Question 11

While applying the nominal group technique, after understanding the problem, individuals silently generate ideas in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To increase creativity in an organization, it is important to develop a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) peer environment 
B) bureaucracy culture 
C) crisis 
D) time pressure 
E) transactional leadership style 
A) peer environment 
B) bureaucracy culture 
C) crisis 
D) time pressure 
E) transactional leadership style

Question 13

Optimizing involves solving problems by choosing solutions that are "good enough."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The nonrational model of decision making assumes that managers leave emotions out of the decision-making process and possess complete information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Evidence-based management can stifle employee involvement and input.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The rational model is based on the assumption that decision making is uncertain and that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the face of environmental threats such as time pressure, groups use less information and fewer communication channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People who desire a lot of structure in their lives have a high tolerance for ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the stages of creativity.

Accepted Answer

The creative process consists of five st

Question 20

Group-aided decision making can lead to logrolling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A holistic hunch represents a judgment that is based on a subconscious integration of information stored in memory.

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

_____ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is good enough.

Which of the following is true about creative people?

_____ refers to the tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed.

Which of the following is true about creativity?

Which of the following is true about explicit knowledge?

Which of the following actions should be adopted to reduce escalation of commitment?

_____ individuals are careful decision makers who take longer to make decisions but who also respond well to new or uncertain situations.

Which of the following models assumes that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions and is guided by a decision-maker's bounded rationality?

While applying the nominal group technique, after understanding the problem, individuals silently generate ideas in writing.

To increase creativity in an organization, it is important to develop a _____.

Optimizing involves solving problems by choosing solutions that are "good enough."

The nonrational model of decision making assumes that managers leave emotions out of the decision-making process and possess complete information.

Evidence-based management can stifle employee involvement and input.

The rational model is based on the assumption that decision making is uncertain and that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions.

In the face of environmental threats such as time pressure, groups use less information and fewer communication channels.

People who desire a lot of structure in their lives have a high tolerance for ambiguity.

Describe the stages of creativity.

Group-aided decision making can lead to logrolling.

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Exam 12: Individual and Group Decision Making

A holistic hunch represents a judgment that is based on a subconscious integration of information stored in memory.

Which of the following is true about group decision making?

_____ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is good enough.

Which of the following is true about creative people?

_____ refers to the tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed.

Which of the following is true about creativity?

Which of the following is true about explicit knowledge?

Which of the following actions should be adopted to reduce escalation of commitment?

_____ individuals are careful decision makers who take longer to make decisions but who also respond well to new or uncertain situations.

Which of the following models assumes that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions and is guided by a decision-maker's bounded rationality?

While applying the nominal group technique, after understanding the problem, individuals silently generate ideas in writing.

To increase creativity in an organization, it is important to develop a _____.

Optimizing involves solving problems by choosing solutions that are "good enough."

The nonrational model of decision making assumes that managers leave emotions out of the decision-making process and possess complete information.

Evidence-based management can stifle employee involvement and input.

The rational model is based on the assumption that decision making is uncertain and that it is difficult for managers to make optimal decisions.

In the face of environmental threats such as time pressure, groups use less information and fewer communication channels.

People who desire a lot of structure in their lives have a high tolerance for ambiguity.

Describe the stages of creativity.

Group-aided decision making can lead to logrolling.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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