Question 1

Advantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) providing more complete information. 
B) increasing acceptance of a solution. 
C) permitting quick decisions. 
D) generating more alternatives. 
E) increasing legitimacy. 
A) providing more complete information. 
B) increasing acceptance of a solution. 
C) permitting quick decisions. 
D) generating more alternatives. 
E) increasing legitimacy.

Question 2

When members of a group meet face-to-face and interact with one another,they create potential for:

Accepted Answer

A) group conflict. 
B) total quality management. 
C) self-managed teams. 
D) groupthink. 
E) minority domination. 
A) group conflict. 
B) total quality management. 
C) self-managed teams. 
D) groupthink. 
E) minority domination.

Question 3

In developing alternatives,the less alternatives you can generate the better your final decision will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Heuristics are commonly found in two formsknowledge and representative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A simple technique for overcoming pressures for conformity that retard the development of creative alternatives is:

Accepted Answer

A) group problem solving. 
B) brainstorming. 
C) the Delphi technique. 
D) groupthink. 
E) nominal group technique. 
A) group problem solving. 
B) brainstorming. 
C) the Delphi technique. 
D) groupthink. 
E) nominal group technique.

Question 6

People using the directive style of decision making are efficient and logical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) problem. 
B) Gantt chart. 
C) bar chart. 
D) PERT diagram. 
E) graphic illustration. 
A) problem. 
B) Gantt chart. 
C) bar chart. 
D) PERT diagram. 
E) graphic illustration.

Question 8

The following are styles of decision making EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) analytic. 
B) directive. 
C) autocratic. 
D) behavioral. 
E) conceptual. 
A) analytic. 
B) directive. 
C) autocratic. 
D) behavioral. 
E) conceptual.

Question 9

Selection of the best alternative in the decision-making process depends on the following EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) the degree of risk that you are willing to take. 
B) the accuracy of information gathered. 
C) your ingenuity in developing alternatives. 
D) volume of output. 
E) the quality of your analysis. 
A) the degree of risk that you are willing to take. 
B) the accuracy of information gathered. 
C) your ingenuity in developing alternatives. 
D) volume of output. 
E) the quality of your analysis.

Question 10

Disadvantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) minority domination. 
B) pressures to conform. 
C) providing more complete information. 
D) being time consuming. 
E) ambiguous responsibility. 
A) minority domination. 
B) pressures to conform. 
C) providing more complete information. 
D) being time consuming. 
E) ambiguous responsibility.

Question 11

A style of decision making that has a low tolerance for ambiguity and seeks rationality is the:

Accepted Answer

A) directive style. 
B) conceptual style. 
C) self-managed team. 
D) analytic style. 
E) behavioral style. 
A) directive style. 
B) conceptual style. 
C) self-managed team. 
D) analytic style. 
E) behavioral style.

Question 12

A style of decision making that characterizes managers as careful decision makers with the ability to adapt or cope with new situations is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral style. 
B) analytic style. 
C) autocratic style. 
D) conceptual style. 
E) directive style. 
A) behavioral style. 
B) analytic style. 
C) autocratic style. 
D) conceptual style. 
E) directive style.

Question 13

The concept of marginal or incremental analysis helps decision makers to:

Accepted Answer

A) determine global competition. 
B) analyze trade agreements. 
C) project government expenditures. 
D) analyze gross national product. 
E) optimize returns or minimize costs. 
A) determine global competition. 
B) analyze trade agreements. 
C) project government expenditures. 
D) analyze gross national product. 
E) optimize returns or minimize costs.

Question 14

The blackjack strategy illustrates a phenomenon called:

Accepted Answer

A) representative heuristic. 
B) availability heuristics. 
C) escalation of Commitment. 
D) unexpected event. 
E) fast-breaking news event.
TRUE/FALSE.Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 
A) representative heuristic. 
B) availability heuristics. 
C) escalation of Commitment. 
D) unexpected event. 
E) fast-breaking news event.
TRUE/FALSE.Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

Question 15

A process that deals with the additional cost in a particular decision rather than the average cost is called:

Accepted Answer

A) macroeconomics. 
B) strategic planning. 
C) marginal analysis. 
D) net income. 
E) net productivity. 
A) macroeconomics. 
B) strategic planning. 
C) marginal analysis. 
D) net income. 
E) net productivity.

Question 16

A decision tree analyzes all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

Accepted Answer

A) hiring. 
B) investment. 
C) marketing. 
D) number of alternatives available. 
A) hiring. 
B) investment. 
C) marketing. 
D) number of alternatives available.

Question 17

If the follow-up and evaluation indicate that the sought-after results weren't achieved,a supervisor must still implement the final decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What must you guard against when making a decision?

Accepted Answer

A) Non-programmed decisions 
B) Marginal analysis 
C) Utilitarian view of ethics 
D) Ringisei 
E) Biases 
A) Non-programmed decisions 
B) Marginal analysis 
C) Utilitarian view of ethics 
D) Ringisei 
E) Biases

Question 19

Solving the wrong problem perfectly is no better an outcome,and may be worse,than coming up with the wrong solution to the right problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A step in the decision-making process where you develop your creativity is the:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluation and follow-up. 
B) development of alternatives. 
C) identification of the problem. 
D) collection of relevant information. 
E) implementation of the decision. 
A) evaluation and follow-up. 
B) development of alternatives. 
C) identification of the problem. 
D) collection of relevant information. 
E) implementation of the decision.

Advantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

When members of a group meet face-to-face and interact with one another,they create potential for:

In developing alternatives,the less alternatives you can generate the better your final decision will be.

Heuristics are commonly found in two formsknowledge and representative.

A simple technique for overcoming pressures for conformity that retard the development of creative alternatives is:

People using the directive style of decision making are efficient and logical.

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is called a:

The following are styles of decision making EXCEPT FOR:

Selection of the best alternative in the decision-making process depends on the following EXCEPT FOR:

Disadvantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

A style of decision making that has a low tolerance for ambiguity and seeks rationality is the:

A style of decision making that characterizes managers as careful decision makers with the ability to adapt or cope with new situations is a(n):

The concept of marginal or incremental analysis helps decision makers to:

The blackjack strategy illustrates a phenomenon called:

A process that deals with the additional cost in a particular decision rather than the average cost is called:

A decision tree analyzes all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

If the follow-up and evaluation indicate that the sought-after results weren't achieved,a supervisor must still implement the final decision.

What must you guard against when making a decision?

Solving the wrong problem perfectly is no better an outcome,and may be worse,than coming up with the wrong solution to the right problem.

A step in the decision-making process where you develop your creativity is the:

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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Exam 7: Problem Analysis an Decision Making

Advantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

When members of a group meet face-to-face and interact with one another,they create potential for:

In developing alternatives,the less alternatives you can generate the better your final decision will be.

Heuristics are commonly found in two formsknowledge and representative.

A simple technique for overcoming pressures for conformity that retard the development of creative alternatives is:

People using the directive style of decision making are efficient and logical.

A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs is called a:

The following are styles of decision making EXCEPT FOR:

Selection of the best alternative in the decision-making process depends on the following EXCEPT FOR:

Disadvantages of group decision making would include the following EXCEPT FOR:

A style of decision making that has a low tolerance for ambiguity and seeks rationality is the:

A style of decision making that characterizes managers as careful decision makers with the ability to adapt or cope with new situations is a(n):

The concept of marginal or incremental analysis helps decision makers to:

The blackjack strategy illustrates a phenomenon called:

A process that deals with the additional cost in a particular decision rather than the average cost is called:

A decision tree analyzes all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

If the follow-up and evaluation indicate that the sought-after results weren't achieved,a supervisor must still implement the final decision.

What must you guard against when making a decision?

Solving the wrong problem perfectly is no better an outcome,and may be worse,than coming up with the wrong solution to the right problem.

A step in the decision-making process where you develop your creativity is the:

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

Filters