Question 1

The justice criteria ask if the decision satisfies all constituents or stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Classical decision theory appears to fit very well in today's chaotic world of globalizing high-tech organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which model views decision makers as acting in a world of complete certainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral decision 
B)  True decision 
C)  Cognitive decision 
D)  Classical decision 
E)  Aesthetic decision 
A)  Behavioral decision 
B)  True decision 
C)  Cognitive decision 
D)  Classical decision 
E)  Aesthetic decision

Question 4

Certain environments exist when managers have so little information that they cannot even assign probabilities to various alternatives and their possible outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the difference between programmed and Nonprogrammed decisions. Provide an example of each type of decision.

Accepted Answer

Programmed decisions simply implement so

Question 6

Nonprogrammed decisions are made as standardized responses to recurring situations and routine problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ are made when the manager or team leader uses information that he or she possesses and decides what to do without involving others.

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink decisions 
B)  authority decisions 
C)  consultative decisions 
D)  group decisions 
E)  minority decisions 
A)  groupthink decisions 
B)  authority decisions 
C)  consultative decisions 
D)  group decisions 
E)  minority decisions

Question 8

Which environment is the most difficult for decision makers to cope with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk 
B)  Certain 
C)  Expectant 
D)  Uncertain 
E)  Statutory 
A)  Risk 
B)  Certain 
C)  Expectant 
D)  Uncertain 
E)  Statutory

Question 9

__________ is a short-hand term suggesting that, while humans are capable of exercising reason and logic, they have their limits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a short-hand term suggesting that,...

Question 10

Of the three decision-making environments uncertainty, certainty, and risk), risk environments are the most difficult for decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ involves the manager sharing the problem with subordinates or other group members, collectively obtaining their ideas and suggestions, and then making a decision that may or may not reflect the subordinates' input.

Accepted Answer

A)  variant 1 of authority decisions 
B)  variant 2 of authority decisions 
C)  variant 1 of consultative decisions 
D)  variant 2 of consultative decisions 
E)  variant 3 of authority decisions 
A)  variant 1 of authority decisions 
B)  variant 2 of authority decisions 
C)  variant 1 of consultative decisions 
D)  variant 2 of consultative decisions 
E)  variant 3 of authority decisions

Question 12

Decisions in organizations are typically made under three different conditions or environments: certainty, jeopardy, and skepticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Switching members among teams to gain insights from diverse experiences when working on problems is referred to as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Switching members among teams to gain insights...

Question 14

An) ________ exists when the decision-maker faces two or more ethically uncomfortable alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An) ________ exists when the decision-maker faces...

Question 15

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, which of the following involves the manager sharing the problem with relevant subordinates or other group members individually, getting their ideas and suggestions without bringing them together as a group, and. then making a decision that may or may not reflect the subordinates' input?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variant 1 of authority decisions 
B)  Variant 2 of authority decisions 
C)  Variant 1 of consultative decisions 
D)  Variant 2 of consultative decisions 
E)  Variant 3 of authority decisions 
A)  Variant 1 of authority decisions 
B)  Variant 2 of authority decisions 
C)  Variant 1 of consultative decisions 
D)  Variant 2 of consultative decisions 
E)  Variant 3 of authority decisions

Question 16

The utility question asks if the decision respects the rights and duties of everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individual decisions are also called __________ decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  authority 
B)  consultative 
C)  solitary 
D)  valid 
E)  hindsight 
A)  authority 
B)  consultative 
C)  solitary 
D)  valid 
E)  hindsight

Question 18

The 5-step process of choosing a course of action for dealing with a problem is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

the ration

Question 19

Optimizing decisions are simplifying strategies or "rules of thumb" used to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following statements relating to escalating commitment are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the tendency to escalate commitments often outweighs the willingness to disengage from them. 
B)  decision makers may rationalize negative feedback resulting from an escalated commitment as a temporary condition. 
C)  an escalated commitment may result in a decision maker protecting his or her ego by not admitting that the original decision was a mistake. 
D)  once it is determined that a chosen course of action is "not working," decision makers will re-group and select a different course of action. 
E)  decision makers may characterize any negative results from an escalated commitment as a "learning experience" can be overcome with added future effort. 
A)  the tendency to escalate commitments often outweighs the willingness to disengage from them. 
B)  decision makers may rationalize negative feedback resulting from an escalated commitment as a temporary condition. 
C)  an escalated commitment may result in a decision maker protecting his or her ego by not admitting that the original decision was a mistake. 
D)  once it is determined that a chosen course of action is "not working," decision makers will re-group and select a different course of action. 
E)  decision makers may characterize any negative results from an escalated commitment as a "learning experience" can be overcome with added future effort.

The justice criteria ask if the decision satisfies all constituents or stakeholders.

Classical decision theory appears to fit very well in today's chaotic world of globalizing high-tech organizations.

Which model views decision makers as acting in a world of complete certainty?

Certain environments exist when managers have so little information that they cannot even assign probabilities to various alternatives and their possible outcomes.

Describe the difference between programmed and Nonprogrammed decisions. Provide an example of each type of decision.

Nonprogrammed decisions are made as standardized responses to recurring situations and routine problems.

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ are made when the manager or team leader uses information that he or she possesses and decides what to do without involving others.

Which environment is the most difficult for decision makers to cope with?

__________ is a short-hand term suggesting that, while humans are capable of exercising reason and logic, they have their limits.

Of the three decision-making environments uncertainty, certainty, and risk), risk environments are the most difficult for decision makers.

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ involves the manager sharing the problem with subordinates or other group members, collectively obtaining their ideas and suggestions, and then making a decision that may or may not reflect the subordinates' input.

Decisions in organizations are typically made under three different conditions or environments: certainty, jeopardy, and skepticism.

Switching members among teams to gain insights from diverse experiences when working on problems is referred to as ___________.

An) ________ exists when the decision-maker faces two or more ethically uncomfortable alternatives.

The utility question asks if the decision respects the rights and duties of everyone.

Individual decisions are also called __________ decisions.

The 5-step process of choosing a course of action for dealing with a problem is referred to as ________.

Optimizing decisions are simplifying strategies or "rules of thumb" used to make decisions.

All of the following statements relating to escalating commitment are correct EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

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Exam 9: Decision Making and Creativity

The justice criteria ask if the decision satisfies all constituents or stakeholders.

Classical decision theory appears to fit very well in today's chaotic world of globalizing high-tech organizations.

Which model views decision makers as acting in a world of complete certainty?

Certain environments exist when managers have so little information that they cannot even assign probabilities to various alternatives and their possible outcomes.

Describe the difference between programmed and Nonprogrammed decisions. Provide an example of each type of decision.

Nonprogrammed decisions are made as standardized responses to recurring situations and routine problems.

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ are made when the manager or team leader uses information that he or she possesses and decides what to do without involving others.

Which environment is the most difficult for decision makers to cope with?

__________ is a short-hand term suggesting that, while humans are capable of exercising reason and logic, they have their limits.

Of the three decision-making environments uncertainty, certainty, and risk), risk environments are the most difficult for decision makers.

In the Vroom, Yetton, and Jago decision-making model, __________ involves the manager sharing the problem with subordinates or other group members, collectively obtaining their ideas and suggestions, and then making a decision that may or may not reflect the subordinates' input.

Decisions in organizations are typically made under three different conditions or environments: certainty, jeopardy, and skepticism.

Switching members among teams to gain insights from diverse experiences when working on problems is referred to as ___________.

An) ________ exists when the decision-maker faces two or more ethically uncomfortable alternatives.

The utility question asks if the decision respects the rights and duties of everyone.

Individual decisions are also called __________ decisions.

The 5-step process of choosing a course of action for dealing with a problem is referred to as ________.

Optimizing decisions are simplifying strategies or "rules of thumb" used to make decisions.

All of the following statements relating to escalating commitment are correct EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters