Question 1

Negative information exposed early in an interview tends to be more heavily weighted than if the same information were conveyed later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You are part of making a decision about the appropriateness of discontinuing research on a new drug.This new drug would save lives,but it is uncertain whether you can develop it within a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost.Your firm has already spent a small fortune on researching this drug.You have gathered so much information in preparation of making the decision that you are unable to sort the good information from the superfluous. Your experience tells you that this project has merit.You decide to use decision- making and continue the project.

Accepted Answer

A) compulsive 
B) rational 
C) satisficing 
D) intuitive 
A) compulsive 
B) rational 
C) satisficing 
D) intuitive

Question 3

The segment of the three- component model of creativity that is the foundation for all creative work is:

Accepted Answer

A) expertise. 
B) creative thinking skills. 
C) intuitive decision making. 
D) intrinsic task motivation. 
A) expertise. 
B) creative thinking skills. 
C) intuitive decision making. 
D) intrinsic task motivation.

Question 4

Discuss three different criteria for ethical decision making.

Accepted Answer

There are three different criteria in ma

Question 5

You are part of making a decision about the appropriateness of discontinuing research on a new drug.This new drug would save lives,but it is uncertain whether you can develop it within a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost.Your firm has already spent a small fortune on researching this d rug.You have gathered so much information in preparation to making the decision that you are unable to sort the good information from the superfluous. You decide to spend more money on the project because you believe you might be viewed as responsible if the project failed.You are guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A) satisficing. 
B) availability heuristic. 
C) representative heuristic. 
D) escalation of commitment. 
A) satisficing. 
B) availability heuristic. 
C) representative heuristic. 
D) escalation of commitment.

Question 6

When inner- city African- American boys overestimate the likelihood of their playing in the NBA because they have heard about a boy from their neighbourhood ten years ago who played professional basketball,they are suffering from a(n)bias.

Accepted Answer

A) escalation 
B) optimising 
C) availability 
D) representative 
A) escalation 
B) optimising 
C) availability 
D) representative

Question 7

People who engage in tend to perceive others according to what they themselves are like,rather than according to what the person being observed is really like.

Accepted Answer

A) projection 
B) a contrast effect 
C) halo effect 
D) stereotyping 
A) projection 
B) a contrast effect 
C) halo effect 
D) stereotyping

Question 8

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The justice criterion for decision making requires that individuals impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Selective perception occurs because it is impossible for us to assimilate everything we see.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define the concept of perception.

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process by which indiv

Question 12

Which of the following is not an assumption of the rational decision- making model?

Accepted Answer

A) maximum payoff 
B) decision criteria change 
C) problem clarity 
D) no time or cost constraints 
A) maximum payoff 
B) decision criteria change 
C) problem clarity 
D) no time or cost constraints

Question 13

Susan is involved in making a very important decision for her university.The university is searching for a new president and Susan is a member of the committee.She wants to make certain that all information is considered and the best candidate is chosen. Susan wants the committee to produce novel and useful ideas and has decided she should stimulate:

Accepted Answer

A) clarity. 
B) consensus. 
C) diversity. 
D) creativity. 
A) clarity. 
B) consensus. 
C) diversity. 
D) creativity.

Question 14

A culture's time orientation can be expected to influence decision- making.In Egypt,one can expect decisions will be made:

Accepted Answer

A) at a moderate pace. 
B) quickly. 
C) slowly. 
D) at various rates. 
A) at a moderate pace. 
B) quickly. 
C) slowly. 
D) at various rates.

Question 15

You are the manager of a development group in a large computer software company.You have decided that it is important for your group to understand the many ways that ethical decisions can be made and you are designing a training program on the subject of ethics. You decide to teach the group about the importance of making decisions consistent with fundamental liberties and privileges.You are planning to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A) utilitarian. 
B) rights. 
C) justice. 
D) privilege. 
A) utilitarian. 
B) rights. 
C) justice. 
D) privilege.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a true statement about the fully rational decision making model?

Accepted Answer

A) Every potential solution gets a full and complete evaluation. 
B) All alternatives are considered. 
C) The initial order in which alternatives are evaluated is very important. 
D) None of the above statements are true. 
A) Every potential solution gets a full and complete evaluation. 
B) All alternatives are considered. 
C) The initial order in which alternatives are evaluated is very important. 
D) None of the above statements are true.

Question 17

When an individual looks at a target and attempts to interpret what he or she sees,that interpretation is heavily influenced by personal characteristics of the individual perceiver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Creativity's most obvious value in decision making is in:

Accepted Answer

A) helping identify all viable alternatives. 
B) computing the optimal decision. 
C) identifying the problem. 
D) allocating weights to the alternatives. 
A) helping identify all viable alternatives. 
B) computing the optimal decision. 
C) identifying the problem. 
D) allocating weights to the alternatives.

Question 19

Andy is a project manager within a large engineering company.Having had vast experience in the area,Andy will sometimes deviate a little from the project plan.His team member Sarah finds no problem with this as he always manages to get the job done.Another team member Craig prefers things to be clearly stated and has been debating whether he should raise the issue with Andy. Which of the following applies here?

Accepted Answer

A) generate possible alternatives. 
B) identify the decision criteria. 
C) weight the decision criteria. 
D) compute the optimal decision. 
A) generate possible alternatives. 
B) identify the decision criteria. 
C) weight the decision criteria. 
D) compute the optimal decision.

Question 20

When managers see people as more homogeneous than they really are,managers are probably engaging in projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Negative information exposed early in an interview tends to be more heavily weighted than if the same information were conveyed later.

The segment of the three- component model of creativity that is the foundation for all creative work is:

Discuss three different criteria for ethical decision making.

When inner- city African- American boys overestimate the likelihood of their playing in the NBA because they have heard about a boy from their neighbourhood ten years ago who played professional basketball,they are suffering from a(n)bias.

People who engage in tend to perceive others according to what they themselves are like,rather than according to what the person being observed is really like.

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

The justice criterion for decision making requires that individuals impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs.

Selective perception occurs because it is impossible for us to assimilate everything we see.

Define the concept of perception.

Which of the following is not an assumption of the rational decision- making model?

A culture's time orientation can be expected to influence decision- making.In Egypt,one can expect decisions will be made:

Which of the following is not a true statement about the fully rational decision making model?

When an individual looks at a target and attempts to interpret what he or she sees,that interpretation is heavily influenced by personal characteristics of the individual perceiver.

Creativity's most obvious value in decision making is in:

When managers see people as more homogeneous than they really are,managers are probably engaging in projection.

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Exam 4: Perception and Individual Decision Making

Negative information exposed early in an interview tends to be more heavily weighted than if the same information were conveyed later.

The segment of the three- component model of creativity that is the foundation for all creative work is:

Discuss three different criteria for ethical decision making.

When inner- city African- American boys overestimate the likelihood of their playing in the NBA because they have heard about a boy from their neighbourhood ten years ago who played professional basketball,they are suffering from a(n)bias.

People who engage in tend to perceive others according to what they themselves are like,rather than according to what the person being observed is really like.

Internally caused behaviours are those that are believed to be under the personal control of the individual.

The justice criterion for decision making requires that individuals impose and enforce rules fairly and impartially so there is an equitable distribution of benefits and costs.

Selective perception occurs because it is impossible for us to assimilate everything we see.

Define the concept of perception.

Which of the following is not an assumption of the rational decision- making model?

A culture's time orientation can be expected to influence decision- making.In Egypt,one can expect decisions will be made:

Which of the following is not a true statement about the fully rational decision making model?

When an individual looks at a target and attempts to interpret what he or she sees,that interpretation is heavily influenced by personal characteristics of the individual perceiver.

Creativity's most obvious value in decision making is in:

When managers see people as more homogeneous than they really are,managers are probably engaging in projection.

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters