Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding the judgments about correlation and causality bias?

Accepted Answer

A) A correlation rules out other potential causes. 
B) A correlation between two variables is not evidence for causality. 
C) Temporal order indicates causality. 
D) An association between two variables is evidence for causality. 
A) A correlation rules out other potential causes. 
B) A correlation between two variables is not evidence for causality. 
C) Temporal order indicates causality. 
D) An association between two variables is evidence for causality.

Question 2

The culture that Satya Nadella is working to create at Microsoft is one

Accepted Answer

A) employees have a lot of perks and feel appreciated. 
B) where employees grow through experience and learn from their mistakes. 
C) in which managers lead by example. 
D) where fiscal responsibility is all that matters. 
A) employees have a lot of perks and feel appreciated. 
B) where employees grow through experience and learn from their mistakes. 
C) in which managers lead by example. 
D) where fiscal responsibility is all that matters.

Question 3

__________ refers to outsourcing a problem to a large group,and has been used successfully by companies like Netflix.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to outsourcing a problem to...

Question 4

______________ is making choices among alternative courses of action including inaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is making choices among alternative courses...

Question 5

The type of decision Mark is making about restocking shrimp is a

Accepted Answer

A) strategic decision. 
B) nonprogrammed decision. 
C) programmed decision. 
D) tactical decision. 
A) strategic decision. 
B) nonprogrammed decision. 
C) programmed decision. 
D) tactical decision.

Question 6

What are two symptoms of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

There are eight symptoms of groupthink:

Question 7

Decision making requires action as a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To satisfice is to accept the first alternative that meets minimum criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To satisfice is to

Accepted Answer

A) generate new ideas that are original,fluent and flexible. 
B) set parameters against which all of the potential options can be evaluated. 
C) accept the first alternative that meets your general criteria. 
D) be influenced by the way in which problems are framed. 
A) generate new ideas that are original,fluent and flexible. 
B) set parameters against which all of the potential options can be evaluated. 
C) accept the first alternative that meets your general criteria. 
D) be influenced by the way in which problems are framed.

Question 10

One way to avoid escalation of commitment is to have identifiable turning back points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Automated responses that we use to make decisions are called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Automated responses that we use to make...

Question 12

Do groups make better decisions than individuals? Briefly explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

It depends on the specifics of the situa

Question 13

Maria relied on knowing what an outstanding worker Gordon was to hire Gordon's sister for the entry-level position.Gordon's sister is very unreliable.Maria fell into the decision-making trap of _______________ in making her hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maria relied on knowing what an outstanding...

Question 14

One advantage of group decision making over individual decision is

Accepted Answer

A) the decision is more creative. 
B) accountability is easier to determine. 
C) the decision-making process is more efficient. 
D) the implementation of the decision is more difficult. 
A) the decision is more creative. 
B) accountability is easier to determine. 
C) the decision-making process is more efficient. 
D) the implementation of the decision is more difficult.

Question 15

Ron is the owner of a small business.He is deciding whether to expand his operation to a second location or remain only at his original site.He decides to perform a "premortem" on the project and has asked your assistance in making sure he covers all appropriate steps in the process.What recommendations would you provide him?

Accepted Answer

A premortem is designed to imagine what

Question 16

When the goal of the decision making exercise is to make a satisfactory decision with time,you should utilize

Accepted Answer

A) the rational decision-making model. 
B) the intuitive decision-making model. 
C) the bounded rationality decision-making model. 
D) the creative decision-making model. 
A) the rational decision-making model. 
B) the intuitive decision-making model. 
C) the bounded rationality decision-making model. 
D) the creative decision-making model.

Question 17

One basic question to ask to ascertain the ethics of a decision is: "How would I feel if this decision was broadcast on the news?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the three factors that are used to evaluate the level of creativity in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

The three factors are: fluency

Question 19

Antonio,Alpha Company's marketing manager,will be listening to the advertising pitches from the final four firms today as he chooses the television ad campaign for his product for the fall season.Antonio is making an

Accepted Answer

A) programmed decision. 
B) strategic decision. 
C) tactical decision. 
D) operational decision. 
A) programmed decision. 
B) strategic decision. 
C) tactical decision. 
D) operational decision.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the creative decision-making model is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Innovation is the generation of new,imaginative ideas. 
B) The dynamic nature of today's organizations,including structural changes and cost cutting,have driven creativity in the business. 
C) Problem identification is the last step in the creative decision making model. 
D) Innovation and creativity are the same process. 
A) Innovation is the generation of new,imaginative ideas. 
B) The dynamic nature of today's organizations,including structural changes and cost cutting,have driven creativity in the business. 
C) Problem identification is the last step in the creative decision making model. 
D) Innovation and creativity are the same process.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the judgments about correlation and causality bias?

The culture that Satya Nadella is working to create at Microsoft is one

__________ refers to outsourcing a problem to a large group,and has been used successfully by companies like Netflix.

______________ is making choices among alternative courses of action including inaction.

The type of decision Mark is making about restocking shrimp is a

What are two symptoms of groupthink?

Decision making requires action as a solution.

To satisfice is to accept the first alternative that meets minimum criteria.

To satisfice is to

One way to avoid escalation of commitment is to have identifiable turning back points.

Automated responses that we use to make decisions are called _____________.

Do groups make better decisions than individuals? Briefly explain your answer.

Maria relied on knowing what an outstanding worker Gordon was to hire Gordon's sister for the entry-level position.Gordon's sister is very unreliable.Maria fell into the decision-making trap of _______________ in making her hiring decision.

One advantage of group decision making over individual decision is

When the goal of the decision making exercise is to make a satisfactory decision with time,you should utilize

One basic question to ask to ascertain the ethics of a decision is: "How would I feel if this decision was broadcast on the news?"

What are the three factors that are used to evaluate the level of creativity in the decision-making process?

Antonio,Alpha Company's marketing manager,will be listening to the advertising pitches from the final four firms today as he chooses the television ad campaign for his product for the fall season.Antonio is making an

Which of the following statements about the creative decision-making model is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 11: Making Decisions

Which of the following statements is true regarding the judgments about correlation and causality bias?

The culture that Satya Nadella is working to create at Microsoft is one

__________ refers to outsourcing a problem to a large group,and has been used successfully by companies like Netflix.

______________ is making choices among alternative courses of action including inaction.

The type of decision Mark is making about restocking shrimp is a

What are two symptoms of groupthink?

Decision making requires action as a solution.

To satisfice is to accept the first alternative that meets minimum criteria.

To satisfice is to

One way to avoid escalation of commitment is to have identifiable turning back points.

Automated responses that we use to make decisions are called _____________.

Do groups make better decisions than individuals? Briefly explain your answer.

Maria relied on knowing what an outstanding worker Gordon was to hire Gordon's sister for the entry-level position.Gordon's sister is very unreliable.Maria fell into the decision-making trap of _______________ in making her hiring decision.

One advantage of group decision making over individual decision is

When the goal of the decision making exercise is to make a satisfactory decision with time,you should utilize

One basic question to ask to ascertain the ethics of a decision is: "How would I feel if this decision was broadcast on the news?"

What are the three factors that are used to evaluate the level of creativity in the decision-making process?

Antonio,Alpha Company's marketing manager,will be listening to the advertising pitches from the final four firms today as he chooses the television ad campaign for his product for the fall season.Antonio is making an

Which of the following statements about the creative decision-making model is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters