Question 1

Groupthink and logrolling are the advantages of group-aided decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  escalation of commitment bias. 
B)  anchoring bias. 
C)  framing bias. 
D)  hindsight bias. 
E)  overconfidence bias. 
A)  escalation of commitment bias. 
B)  anchoring bias. 
C)  framing bias. 
D)  hindsight bias. 
E)  overconfidence bias.

Question 3

The first step in the rational model of decision making is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  decide whether to optimize or satisfy. 
B)  generate alternatives. 
C)  evaluate the restrictions and resources. 
D)  consider the personal characteristics. 
E)  identify the opportunity. 
A)  decide whether to optimize or satisfy. 
B)  generate alternatives. 
C)  evaluate the restrictions and resources. 
D)  consider the personal characteristics. 
E)  identify the opportunity.

Question 4

Despite criticism for being unrealistic,the rational model of decision making is instructive because it analytically breaks down the decision-making process and serves as a conceptual anchor for newer models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a complex context,decision makers:

Accepted Answer

A)  use a rational model,gather information,categorize it,and respond in an established way. 
B)  do not always see a clear relationship between cause-and-effect and find multiple solutions effective. 
C)  do not see a pattern as cause-and-effect relationships are changing quickly. 
D)  do not understand cause-and-effect relationships as there are many unknowns. 
E)  have stable cause-and-effect relationships which allow for the best answer to be discerned. 
A)  use a rational model,gather information,categorize it,and respond in an established way. 
B)  do not always see a clear relationship between cause-and-effect and find multiple solutions effective. 
C)  do not see a pattern as cause-and-effect relationships are changing quickly. 
D)  do not understand cause-and-effect relationships as there are many unknowns. 
E)  have stable cause-and-effect relationships which allow for the best answer to be discerned.

Question 6

Ivan has decided to buy a Porsche Cayenne and is reading up about why it is an excellent vehicle for his use.He is avoiding any information about possible competitors to the vehicle.He is deciding using an anchoring bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Idea generation in the group occurs loudly. 
B)  Groups focus on a limited number of ideas. 
C)  The aim is quality over quantity. 
D)  Evaluating solutions is not appropriate. 
E)  There are multiple interruptions and criticism. 
A)  Idea generation in the group occurs loudly. 
B)  Groups focus on a limited number of ideas. 
C)  The aim is quality over quantity. 
D)  Evaluating solutions is not appropriate. 
E)  There are multiple interruptions and criticism.

Question 8

During the incubation phase of creativity,an individual focuses on the problem at hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research shows that overoptimism significantly influences entrepreneurs' decisions to start and sustain new ventures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ involve(s)"making remote associations" between unconnected events,ideas,and information stored in memory,or physical objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Creativity 
B)  Intuition 
C)  Feelings 
D)  Satisficing 
E)  Optimizing 
A)  Creativity 
B)  Intuition 
C)  Feelings 
D)  Satisficing 
E)  Optimizing

Question 11

Define escalation of commitment.Give an example of escalation of commitment in an organizational setting.

Accepted Answer

Escalation of commitment refers to stick

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group-aided decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logrolling 
B)  Greater pool of knowledge 
C)  Greater comprehension 
D)  Training ground 
E)  Increased acceptance 
A)  Logrolling 
B)  Greater pool of knowledge 
C)  Greater comprehension 
D)  Training ground 
E)  Increased acceptance

Question 13

Viatus Corp.creates detailed manuals to share the knowledge of its crop modification procedures among employees.They are said to be sharing tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ represents a decision maker's tendency to base decisions on information that is readily available in memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  escalation of commitment 
B)  representative heuristic 
C)  hindsight bias 
D)  overconfidence bias 
E)  availability heuristic 
A)  escalation of commitment 
B)  representative heuristic 
C)  hindsight bias 
D)  overconfidence bias 
E)  availability heuristic

Question 15

Which of the following models is said to be the conceptual anchor for newer models of decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceptual model 
B)  Rational model 
C)  Normative model 
D)  Contact model 
E)  Garbage can model 
A)  Perceptual model 
B)  Rational model 
C)  Normative model 
D)  Contact model 
E)  Garbage can model

Question 16

The four decision-making styles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  directive,analytical,conceptual,and behavioral. 
B)  rational,normative,intuitive,and perceptive. 
C)  assertive,aggressive,non-assertive,and instinctive. 
D)  appreciative,evaluative,discerning,and empathetic. 
E)  holistic,automated,tacit,and explicit. 
A)  directive,analytical,conceptual,and behavioral. 
B)  rational,normative,intuitive,and perceptive. 
C)  assertive,aggressive,non-assertive,and instinctive. 
D)  appreciative,evaluative,discerning,and empathetic. 
E)  holistic,automated,tacit,and explicit.

Question 17

According to research,most managers have characteristics that fall into two or three decision-making styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe what guidelines a manager should use to determine whether groups should be included in the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The following three guidelines may then

Question 19

The _____ model of decision making attempts to explain how problems,solutions,participants,and choice opportunities interact and lead to a decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  garbage can 
B)  rational 
C)  normative 
D)  contact 
E)  optimizing 
A)  garbage can 
B)  rational 
C)  normative 
D)  contact 
E)  optimizing

Question 20

Tobit is a careful decision maker.He likes ambiguous situations and is comfortable when dealing with something new or uncertain.He can be described as having a(n)_____ style of decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  analytical 
C)  directive 
D)  conceptual 
E)  perceptual 
A)  behavioral 
B)  analytical 
C)  directive 
D)  conceptual 
E)  perceptual

Groupthink and logrolling are the advantages of group-aided decision making.

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

The first step in the rational model of decision making is to:

Despite criticism for being unrealistic,the rational model of decision making is instructive because it analytically breaks down the decision-making process and serves as a conceptual anchor for newer models.

In a complex context,decision makers:

Ivan has decided to buy a Porsche Cayenne and is reading up about why it is an excellent vehicle for his use.He is avoiding any information about possible competitors to the vehicle.He is deciding using an anchoring bias.

Which of the following is true of brainstorming?

During the incubation phase of creativity,an individual focuses on the problem at hand.

Research shows that overoptimism significantly influences entrepreneurs' decisions to start and sustain new ventures.

_____ involve(s)"making remote associations" between unconnected events,ideas,and information stored in memory,or physical objects.

Define escalation of commitment.Give an example of escalation of commitment in an organizational setting.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group-aided decision making?

Viatus Corp.creates detailed manuals to share the knowledge of its crop modification procedures among employees.They are said to be sharing tacit knowledge.

The _____ represents a decision maker's tendency to base decisions on information that is readily available in memory.

Which of the following models is said to be the conceptual anchor for newer models of decision-making?

The four decision-making styles are:

According to research,most managers have characteristics that fall into two or three decision-making styles.

Describe what guidelines a manager should use to determine whether groups should be included in the decision-making process.

The _____ model of decision making attempts to explain how problems,solutions,participants,and choice opportunities interact and lead to a decision.

Tobit is a careful decision maker.He likes ambiguous situations and is comfortable when dealing with something new or uncertain.He can be described as having a(n)_____ style of decision-making.

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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Exam 10: Making Decisions

Groupthink and logrolling are the advantages of group-aided decision making.

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

The first step in the rational model of decision making is to:

Despite criticism for being unrealistic,the rational model of decision making is instructive because it analytically breaks down the decision-making process and serves as a conceptual anchor for newer models.

In a complex context,decision makers:

Ivan has decided to buy a Porsche Cayenne and is reading up about why it is an excellent vehicle for his use.He is avoiding any information about possible competitors to the vehicle.He is deciding using an anchoring bias.

Which of the following is true of brainstorming?

During the incubation phase of creativity,an individual focuses on the problem at hand.

Research shows that overoptimism significantly influences entrepreneurs' decisions to start and sustain new ventures.

_____ involve(s)"making remote associations" between unconnected events,ideas,and information stored in memory,or physical objects.

Define escalation of commitment.Give an example of escalation of commitment in an organizational setting.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group-aided decision making?

Viatus Corp.creates detailed manuals to share the knowledge of its crop modification procedures among employees.They are said to be sharing tacit knowledge.

The _____ represents a decision maker's tendency to base decisions on information that is readily available in memory.

Which of the following models is said to be the conceptual anchor for newer models of decision-making?

The four decision-making styles are:

According to research,most managers have characteristics that fall into two or three decision-making styles.

Describe what guidelines a manager should use to determine whether groups should be included in the decision-making process.

The _____ model of decision making attempts to explain how problems,solutions,participants,and choice opportunities interact and lead to a decision.

Tobit is a careful decision maker.He likes ambiguous situations and is comfortable when dealing with something new or uncertain.He can be described as having a(n)_____ style of decision-making.

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

Filters