Question 1

A ______ exists when there is a substantial difference between an expected condition and the actual condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ exists when there is a...

Question 2

Which of the following is a good way to generate creative ideas on your own?

Accepted Answer

A) try to tackle a very large problem 
B) allow yourself to get distracted 
C) keep the ideas in your head rather than writing them down 
D) keep ideas flowing 
A) try to tackle a very large problem 
B) allow yourself to get distracted 
C) keep the ideas in your head rather than writing them down 
D) keep ideas flowing

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of identifying a potential problem?

Accepted Answer

A) redistributing current work 
B) hiring a new employee 
C) planning for overtime expenses 
D) fixing distribution errors 
A) redistributing current work 
B) hiring a new employee 
C) planning for overtime expenses 
D) fixing distribution errors

Question 4

Namita is a corporate trainer who ensures that supervisors are able to recognize moral issues in the work place and can make fair decisions.What is the name of this type of training?

Accepted Answer

A) Business ethics 
B) Employee management 
C) Human resources 
D) Legal coaching 
A) Business ethics 
B) Employee management 
C) Human resources 
D) Legal coaching

Question 5

Change causes problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Data that have been selected,arranged,and analyzed to make them useful for supervisory decisions is called ___________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data that have been selected,arranged,and analyzed to...

Question 7

Before you select the most likely cause of a problem,what problem solving step must you complete first?

Accepted Answer

A) list possible causes 
B) evaluate alternatives 
C) plan for implementation 
D) suggest alternative solutions 
A) list possible causes 
B) evaluate alternatives 
C) plan for implementation 
D) suggest alternative solutions

Question 8

The difference between brainstorming and critical thinking is that brainstorming uses a ___________________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference between brainstorming and critical thinking...

Question 9

The difference between brainstorming and creative thinking is that brainstorming is done individually and creative thinking is done with a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Free association of ideas is an ineffective method to spur creative thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Supervisors should supplement their management information systems with additional data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Replacing a valued employee who has recently quit is an example of a potential problem.
This is an example of a current problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

___________________ is unprocessed facts and figures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ is unprocessed facts and figures....

Question 14

A group approach to idea generation is called ___________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group approach to idea generation is...

Question 15

The best way to identify a potential problem is to ______ .

Accepted Answer

A) determine the variance between goals and expectations 
B) identify a gap between actual and expected performance 
C) find the deviation from expected managerial performance 
D) create goals related to the careful management of resources 
A) determine the variance between goals and expectations 
B) identify a gap between actual and expected performance 
C) find the deviation from expected managerial performance 
D) create goals related to the careful management of resources

Question 16

It is advisable to take as much time as you need to solve a problem,no matter how important.
The more critical and lasting the effect of the decision,the more time you can take in looking for a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The greatest number of problems you deal will be less important than the few problems you solve that are very important.This is an interpretation of ABC analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of creative thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) the cost-benefit principle 
B) a decision tree 
C) red light thinking 
D) free association of ideas 
A) the cost-benefit principle 
B) a decision tree 
C) red light thinking 
D) free association of ideas

Question 19

Creativity is unimportant in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A ______ exists when there is a substantial difference between an expected condition and the actual condition.

Which of the following is a good way to generate creative ideas on your own?

Which of the following is an example of identifying a potential problem?

Namita is a corporate trainer who ensures that supervisors are able to recognize moral issues in the work place and can make fair decisions.What is the name of this type of training?

Change causes problems.

Data that have been selected,arranged,and analyzed to make them useful for supervisory decisions is called ___________________ .

Before you select the most likely cause of a problem,what problem solving step must you complete first?

The difference between brainstorming and critical thinking is that brainstorming uses a ___________________ approach.

The difference between brainstorming and creative thinking is that brainstorming is done individually and creative thinking is done with a group.

Free association of ideas is an ineffective method to spur creative thinking.

Supervisors should supplement their management information systems with additional data.

Replacing a valued employee who has recently quit is an example of a potential problem. This is an example of a current problem.

___________________ is unprocessed facts and figures.

A group approach to idea generation is called ___________________ .

The best way to identify a potential problem is to ______ .

It is advisable to take as much time as you need to solve a problem,no matter how important. The more critical and lasting the effect of the decision,the more time you can take in looking for a solution.

The greatest number of problems you deal will be less important than the few problems you solve that are very important.This is an interpretation of ABC analysis.

Which of the following is an example of creative thinking?

Creativity is unimportant in decision making.

The Supervisors Role in Creating a Positive Workplace

Setting Goals, making Plans, and Improving Costs

Organizing an Effective Department

Staffing With Human Resources

Training and Developing Employees

Leadership Skills, styles, and Qualities

Effective Employee Communication

Understanding and Motivating People at Work

Counseling and Performance Management

Control: Monitoring and Improving Results

Appraising Employee Performance

Managing Groups, building Teams, and Resolving Conflicts

Managing a Diverse Workforce

The Supervisors Role in Employee Safety and Health, and Labor Relations

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Exam 3: Problem Solving and Managing Information

A ______ exists when there is a substantial difference between an expected condition and the actual condition.

Which of the following is a good way to generate creative ideas on your own?

Which of the following is an example of identifying a potential problem?

Namita is a corporate trainer who ensures that supervisors are able to recognize moral issues in the work place and can make fair decisions.What is the name of this type of training?

Change causes problems.

Data that have been selected,arranged,and analyzed to make them useful for supervisory decisions is called ___________________ .

Before you select the most likely cause of a problem,what problem solving step must you complete first?

The difference between brainstorming and critical thinking is that brainstorming uses a ___________________ approach.

The difference between brainstorming and creative thinking is that brainstorming is done individually and creative thinking is done with a group.

Free association of ideas is an ineffective method to spur creative thinking.

Supervisors should supplement their management information systems with additional data.

Replacing a valued employee who has recently quit is an example of a potential problem. This is an example of a current problem.

___________________ is unprocessed facts and figures.

A group approach to idea generation is called ___________________ .

The best way to identify a potential problem is to ______ .

It is advisable to take as much time as you need to solve a problem,no matter how important. The more critical and lasting the effect of the decision,the more time you can take in looking for a solution.

The greatest number of problems you deal will be less important than the few problems you solve that are very important.This is an interpretation of ABC analysis.

Which of the following is an example of creative thinking?

Creativity is unimportant in decision making.

The Supervisors Role in Creating a Positive Workplace

Setting Goals, making Plans, and Improving Costs

Organizing an Effective Department

Staffing With Human Resources

Training and Developing Employees

Leadership Skills, styles, and Qualities

Effective Employee Communication

Understanding and Motivating People at Work

Counseling and Performance Management

Control: Monitoring and Improving Results

Appraising Employee Performance

Managing Groups, building Teams, and Resolving Conflicts

Managing a Diverse Workforce

The Supervisors Role in Employee Safety and Health, and Labor Relations

Filters