Question 1

A useful way to analyze hiring,marketing,investment equipment purchases,pricing,and similar decisions that involve a progression of decisions is to use:

Accepted Answer

A) marketing research. 
B) PERT diagrams. 
C) just-in-time inventories. 
D) a decision tree. 
E) accounting procedures. 
A) marketing research. 
B) PERT diagrams. 
C) just-in-time inventories. 
D) a decision tree. 
E) accounting procedures. D

Question 2

The utilitarian view of ethics makes decisions solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The following are steps in the decision-making process EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) collecting relevant information. 
B) developing objectives. 
C) developing alternatives. 
D) following up and evaluating. 
E) selecting the best alternative. 
A) collecting relevant information. 
B) developing objectives. 
C) developing alternatives. 
D) following up and evaluating. 
E) selecting the best alternative. B

Question 4

There are two primary reasons for decisions increasingly being made by groups.One reason is the desire to develop more and better alternatives.The other reason is:

Accepted Answer

A) pressures to conform. 
B) ambiguous responsibility. 
C) minority domination. 
D) groups make faster decisions. 
E) less reliance on the historical idea that departments and other organizational units should be separate and independent decision units. 
A) pressures to conform. 
B) ambiguous responsibility. 
C) minority domination. 
D) groups make faster decisions. 
E) less reliance on the historical idea that departments and other organizational units should be separate and independent decision units.

Question 5

New trends toward individual rights and social justice mean that supervisors need ethical standards based on nonutilitarian criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Directive-type decision makers procrastinate and focus on long-run decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People using the directive style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) low tolerance for ambiguity. 
B) logical. 
C) seek rationality. 
D) efficient. 
E) consider many alternatives. 
A) low tolerance for ambiguity. 
B) logical. 
C) seek rationality. 
D) efficient. 
E) consider many alternatives.

Question 8

Decision trees are a useful tool to analyze all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) marketing. 
B) equipment purchase. 
C) investment. 
D) hiring. 
E) quality control. 
A) marketing. 
B) equipment purchase. 
C) investment. 
D) hiring. 
E) quality control.

Question 9

The following are ways to help a supervisor properly implement the decision EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) clarifying deadlines. 
B) centralizing authority. 
C) allocating necessary resources. 
D) assigning responsibilities. 
A) clarifying deadlines. 
B) centralizing authority. 
C) allocating necessary resources. 
D) assigning responsibilities.

Question 10

The ethical position that requires individuals to impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs is the:

Accepted Answer

A) justice view. 
B) utilitarian view. 
C) rights view. 
D) management information system. 
E) intuitive approach. 
A) justice view. 
B) utilitarian view. 
C) rights view. 
D) management information system. 
E) intuitive approach.

Question 11

Individuals,rather than groups,tend to be making the decisions in organizations today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A rational and analytical way of looking at decisions is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) judgmental process. 
B) information super highway. 
C) intuitive process. 
D) subjective instinct. 
E) decision-making process. 
A) judgmental process. 
B) information super highway. 
C) intuitive process. 
D) subjective instinct. 
E) decision-making process.

Question 13

Once the problem has been identified in the decision-making process,you will need to:

Accepted Answer

A) develop alternatives. 
B) follow up and evaluate. 
C) select the best alternative. 
D) gather facts relevant to the problem. 
E) evaluate each alternative. 
A) develop alternatives. 
B) follow up and evaluate. 
C) select the best alternative. 
D) gather facts relevant to the problem. 
E) evaluate each alternative.

Question 14

People using the behavioral style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) works well with others. 
B) seeks acceptance. 
C) concerned with achievement of others. 
D) tries to avoid conflict. 
E) seeks lots of information. 
A) works well with others. 
B) seeks acceptance. 
C) concerned with achievement of others. 
D) tries to avoid conflict. 
E) seeks lots of information.

Question 15

Which style of decision making is very broad in their outlook and considers many alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) Analytic Style 
B) Behavioral Style 
C) Directive Style 
D) Conceptual Style 
A) Analytic Style 
B) Behavioral Style 
C) Directive Style 
D) Conceptual Style

Question 16

Marginal analysis deals with what type of cost in a particular decision?

Accepted Answer

A) Indirect labor cost 
B) Direct labor cost 
C) Net income 
D) Additional cost 
E) Marginal cost 
A) Indirect labor cost 
B) Direct labor cost 
C) Net income 
D) Additional cost 
E) Marginal cost

Question 17

The ethical position in which decisions are made solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences is the:

Accepted Answer

A) self-value ethics. 
B) justice view of ethics. 
C) rights view of ethics. 
D) utilitarian view of ethics. 
E) rationalization view of ethics. 
A) self-value ethics. 
B) justice view of ethics. 
C) rights view of ethics. 
D) utilitarian view of ethics. 
E) rationalization view of ethics.

Question 18

A decision-making tool for supervisors that permits decision makers to place a monetary value on the various consequences likely to result from the selection of a particular course of action is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) objective strategy. 
B) expected value analysis. 
C) strategy formulation. 
D) probability of occurrence. 
E) intuitive approach. 
A) objective strategy. 
B) expected value analysis. 
C) strategy formulation. 
D) probability of occurrence. 
E) intuitive approach.

Question 19

The first step in the decision-making process is to:

Accepted Answer

A) diagram a decision tree. 
B) identify the problem. 
C) evaluate alternatives. 
D) collect information. 
E) interview employees. 
A) diagram a decision tree. 
B) identify the problem. 
C) evaluate alternatives. 
D) collect information. 
E) interview employees.

Question 20

You can improve the final outcome in the decision-making process if you acknowledge your biases and overtly attempt to control them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A useful way to analyze hiring,marketing,investment equipment purchases,pricing,and similar decisions that involve a progression of decisions is to use:

The utilitarian view of ethics makes decisions solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences.

The following are steps in the decision-making process EXCEPT FOR:

There are two primary reasons for decisions increasingly being made by groups.One reason is the desire to develop more and better alternatives.The other reason is:

New trends toward individual rights and social justice mean that supervisors need ethical standards based on nonutilitarian criteria.

Directive-type decision makers procrastinate and focus on long-run decisions.

People using the directive style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Decision trees are a useful tool to analyze all EXCEPT:

The following are ways to help a supervisor properly implement the decision EXCEPT FOR:

The ethical position that requires individuals to impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs is the:

Individuals,rather than groups,tend to be making the decisions in organizations today.

A rational and analytical way of looking at decisions is called the:

Once the problem has been identified in the decision-making process,you will need to:

People using the behavioral style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Which style of decision making is very broad in their outlook and considers many alternatives?

Marginal analysis deals with what type of cost in a particular decision?

The ethical position in which decisions are made solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences is the:

A decision-making tool for supervisors that permits decision makers to place a monetary value on the various consequences likely to result from the selection of a particular course of action is called the:

The first step in the decision-making process is to:

You can improve the final outcome in the decision-making process if you acknowledge your biases and overtly attempt to control them.

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Supervision Challenges

Planning and Goal Setting

Organizing

Staffing and Recruiting

Controlling

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Leading Followers

Communicating Effectively

Developing Groups

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Workplace Health and Safety

Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation

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Exam 7: Problem Analysis an Decision Making

A useful way to analyze hiring,marketing,investment equipment purchases,pricing,and similar decisions that involve a progression of decisions is to use:

The utilitarian view of ethics makes decisions solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences.

The following are steps in the decision-making process EXCEPT FOR:

There are two primary reasons for decisions increasingly being made by groups.One reason is the desire to develop more and better alternatives.The other reason is:

New trends toward individual rights and social justice mean that supervisors need ethical standards based on nonutilitarian criteria.

Directive-type decision makers procrastinate and focus on long-run decisions.

People using the directive style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Decision trees are a useful tool to analyze all EXCEPT:

The following are ways to help a supervisor properly implement the decision EXCEPT FOR:

The ethical position that requires individuals to impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs is the:

Individuals,rather than groups,tend to be making the decisions in organizations today.

A rational and analytical way of looking at decisions is called the:

Once the problem has been identified in the decision-making process,you will need to:

People using the behavioral style of decision making have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT FOR:

Which style of decision making is very broad in their outlook and considers many alternatives?

Marginal analysis deals with what type of cost in a particular decision?

The ethical position in which decisions are made solely on the basis of their outcomes or consequences is the:

A decision-making tool for supervisors that permits decision makers to place a monetary value on the various consequences likely to result from the selection of a particular course of action is called the:

The first step in the decision-making process is to:

You can improve the final outcome in the decision-making process if you acknowledge your biases and overtly attempt to control them.

Supervision Definitions

Supervision Challenges

Planning and Goal Setting

Organizing

Staffing and Recruiting

Controlling

Motivating Followers

Leading Followers

Communicating Effectively

Developing Groups

Performance Appraisal

Workplace Health and Safety

Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation

Change Management

Supervision and Labor

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