Question 1

When decision makers tend not to evaluate various alternatives when they find an opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As director of new projects,you have just learned that cash flow problems have forced your organization to cut back product-development activities.This means that two of the eight projects currently being developed must be terminated,along with the employees working on those projects (about 25 per cent of employees in your unit).You have a good knowledge of these projects as well as the performance and seniority of employees who work in your unit.While some projects clearly have a high chance of success,the long-term potential of a couple of them is unknown.Identify the best level of employee involvement in this situation and describe three factors (contingencies)that support this level of involvement.

Accepted Answer

This question requires students to consi

Question 3

Escalation of commitment is more likely to occur when the perceived costs of terminating the project are high or unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Decision makers typically look at alternatives sequentially and compare each alternative to an implicit favourite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The incubation stage of creativity is more effective when the decision maker sets aside all other activities and focuses attention on the issue or problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Satisficing occurs when people continue on a failing course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The creative potential of a person tends to increase with his or her:

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to synthesize information. 
B)  ability to analyze ideas. 
C)  ability to apply ideas. 
D)  ability to be persistent. 
E)  All of these statements are correct. 
A)  ability to synthesize information. 
B)  ability to analyze ideas. 
C)  ability to apply ideas. 
D)  ability to be persistent. 
E)  All of these statements are correct.

Question 8

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Employees are more likely to be committed to implementing a solution when they are involved in making the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When decision makers tend not to evaluate various alternatives when they find an opportunity.

Escalation of commitment is more likely to occur when the perceived costs of terminating the project are high or unknown.

Decision makers typically look at alternatives sequentially and compare each alternative to an implicit favourite.

The incubation stage of creativity is more effective when the decision maker sets aside all other activities and focuses attention on the issue or problem.

Satisficing occurs when people continue on a failing course of action.

The creative potential of a person tends to increase with his or her:

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Employees are more likely to be committed to implementing a solution when they are involved in making the decision.

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 7: Decision Making and Creativity

When decision makers tend not to evaluate various alternatives when they find an opportunity.

Escalation of commitment is more likely to occur when the perceived costs of terminating the project are high or unknown.

Decision makers typically look at alternatives sequentially and compare each alternative to an implicit favourite.

The incubation stage of creativity is more effective when the decision maker sets aside all other activities and focuses attention on the issue or problem.

Satisficing occurs when people continue on a failing course of action.

The creative potential of a person tends to increase with his or her:

Employee involvement potentially improves decision-making quality and commitment.

Employees are more likely to be committed to implementing a solution when they are involved in making the decision.

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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