Question 1

Programmed decision making tends to rely on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the problem solver's ability to think on his/her feet 
B) the development of a clear set of alternative solutions 
C) previous solutions 
D) identification of the actual problem 
E) accurate weighting of the decision criteria 
A) the problem solver's ability to think on his/her feet 
B) the development of a clear set of alternative solutions 
C) previous solutions 
D) identification of the actual problem 
E) accurate weighting of the decision criteria

Question 2

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting ________.

Accepted Answer

A) availability bias 
B) selective perception 
C) self-serving bias 
D) confirmation bias 
E) the anchoring effect 
A) availability bias 
B) selective perception 
C) self-serving bias 
D) confirmation bias 
E) the anchoring effect

Question 3

Which of the following factors contrasts the difference between a policy and a rule?

Accepted Answer

A) A policy establishes parameters. 
B) A rule establishes parameters. 
C) A policy is more explicit. 
D) A rule is more ambiguous. 
E) A policy leaves little to interpretation. 
A) A policy establishes parameters. 
B) A rule establishes parameters. 
C) A policy is more explicit. 
D) A rule is more ambiguous. 
E) A policy leaves little to interpretation.

Question 4

Which of the following must be present in order to initiate the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A) plenty of time 
B) pressure to act 
C) a lack of authority 
D) a lack of resources 
E) environmental certainty 
A) plenty of time 
B) pressure to act 
C) a lack of authority 
D) a lack of resources 
E) environmental certainty

Question 5

What is the tendency for decision makers to falsely believe that they would have accurately predicted the outcome of an event once that outcome is actually known?

Accepted Answer

A) the hindsight bias 
B) the sunk costs error 
C) the randomness bias 
D) randomness bias 
E) the selective perception bias 
A) the hindsight bias 
B) the sunk costs error 
C) the randomness bias 
D) randomness bias 
E) the selective perception bias

Question 6

It is possible at the end of the decision-making process that you may be required to start the process over again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Decision making is synonymous with managing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first step in the decision-making process is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) developing decision criteria 
B) allocating weights to the criteria 
C) analysing alternatives 
D) identifying a problem 
E) implementing the decision's effectiveness 
A) developing decision criteria 
B) allocating weights to the criteria 
C) analysing alternatives 
D) identifying a problem 
E) implementing the decision's effectiveness

Question 9

________ is a situation in which a manager can make accurate decisions because the outcome of every alternative is known.

Accepted Answer

A) Certainty 
B) Risk 
C) Uncertainty 
D) Maximax 
E) Maximin 
A) Certainty 
B) Risk 
C) Uncertainty 
D) Maximax 
E) Maximin

Question 10

A person at a horse racetrack who bets all of his/her money on the odds-based long shot to 'win' (rather than 'place' or 'show')is making what kind of choice?

Accepted Answer

A) maximax 
B) maximin 
C) minimax 
D) minimin 
E) miximix 
A) maximax 
B) maximin 
C) minimax 
D) minimin 
E) miximix

Question 11

HROs listen to frontline workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the textbook, all of the following are aspects of intuition EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) experienced-based decisions 
B) affect-initiated decisions 
C) cognitive-based decisions 
D) values or ethics-based decisions 
E) programmed decisions 
A) experienced-based decisions 
B) affect-initiated decisions 
C) cognitive-based decisions 
D) values or ethics-based decisions 
E) programmed decisions

Question 13

Managers are assumed to be ________; they make consistent, value-maximising choices within specified constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) rational 
B) leaders 
C) organised 
D) satisficers 
E) programmed 
A) rational 
B) leaders 
C) organised 
D) satisficers 
E) programmed

Question 14

In identifying a problem, a manager ________.

Accepted Answer

A) expects problems to be very obvious 
B) looks for discrepancies that can be postponed 
C) avoids acting under pressure or stress 
D) compares the current state of affairs with where they want to be 
E) both A and D 
A) expects problems to be very obvious 
B) looks for discrepancies that can be postponed 
C) avoids acting under pressure or stress 
D) compares the current state of affairs with where they want to be 
E) both A and D

Question 15

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is an opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Rational analysis and intuitive decision making are complementary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a short essay, discuss the psychological orientation (optimist, pessimist, etc.)of the decision-maker as it relates to decision making under conditions of uncertainty (minimax, maximin and maximax).

Accepted Answer

Based on the psychological orientation o

Question 18

________ includes conveying a decision to those affected and getting their commitment to it.

Accepted Answer

A) Selecting an alternative 
B) Evaluation of decision effectiveness 
C) Implementation of the alternatives 
D) Analysing alternatives 
E) Developing alternatives 
A) Selecting an alternative 
B) Evaluation of decision effectiveness 
C) Implementation of the alternatives 
D) Analysing alternatives 
E) Developing alternatives

Question 19

In a short essay, list and discuss the two thinking styles as described in the text.

Accepted Answer

A thinking style affects the way a perso

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an 'organising' decision?

Accepted Answer

A) What are the organisation's long-term objectives? 
B) How many employees should I have report directly to me? 
C) How should jobs be designed? 
D) How much centralisation should there be in the organisation? 
E) When should the organisation implement a different structure? 
A) What are the organisation's long-term objectives? 
B) How many employees should I have report directly to me? 
C) How should jobs be designed? 
D) How much centralisation should there be in the organisation? 
E) When should the organisation implement a different structure?

Programmed decision making tends to rely on which of the following?

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting ________.

Which of the following factors contrasts the difference between a policy and a rule?

Which of the following must be present in order to initiate the decision-making process?

What is the tendency for decision makers to falsely believe that they would have accurately predicted the outcome of an event once that outcome is actually known?

It is possible at the end of the decision-making process that you may be required to start the process over again.

Decision making is synonymous with managing.

The first step in the decision-making process is which of the following?

________ is a situation in which a manager can make accurate decisions because the outcome of every alternative is known.

A person at a horse racetrack who bets all of his/her money on the odds-based long shot to 'win' (rather than 'place' or 'show')is making what kind of choice?

HROs listen to frontline workers.

According to the textbook, all of the following are aspects of intuition EXCEPT ________.

Managers are assumed to be ________; they make consistent, value-maximising choices within specified constraints.

In identifying a problem, a manager ________.

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is an opportunity.

Rational analysis and intuitive decision making are complementary.

In a short essay, discuss the psychological orientation (optimist, pessimist, etc.)of the decision-maker as it relates to decision making under conditions of uncertainty (minimax, maximin and maximax).

________ includes conveying a decision to those affected and getting their commitment to it.

In a short essay, list and discuss the two thinking styles as described in the text.

Which of the following is NOT an 'organising' decision?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 6: Managers As Decision Makers

Programmed decision making tends to rely on which of the following?

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting ________.

Which of the following factors contrasts the difference between a policy and a rule?

Which of the following must be present in order to initiate the decision-making process?

What is the tendency for decision makers to falsely believe that they would have accurately predicted the outcome of an event once that outcome is actually known?

It is possible at the end of the decision-making process that you may be required to start the process over again.

Decision making is synonymous with managing.

The first step in the decision-making process is which of the following?

________ is a situation in which a manager can make accurate decisions because the outcome of every alternative is known.

A person at a horse racetrack who bets all of his/her money on the odds-based long shot to 'win' (rather than 'place' or 'show')is making what kind of choice?

HROs listen to frontline workers.

According to the textbook, all of the following are aspects of intuition EXCEPT ________.

Managers are assumed to be ________; they make consistent, value-maximising choices within specified constraints.

In identifying a problem, a manager ________.

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is an opportunity.

Rational analysis and intuitive decision making are complementary.

In a short essay, discuss the psychological orientation (optimist, pessimist, etc.)of the decision-maker as it relates to decision making under conditions of uncertainty (minimax, maximin and maximax).

________ includes conveying a decision to those affected and getting their commitment to it.

In a short essay, list and discuss the two thinking styles as described in the text.

Which of the following is NOT an 'organising' decision?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters