Question 1

Intuitive decision making is likely to occur in situations when variables are less scientifically predictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a true statement about the link between perception and individual decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) individual perception have a large bearing on decision outcomes 
B) decision alternatives are not always apparent 
C) perceptual distortions often surface that have the potential to bias analysis and conclusions 
D) all of the above are true 
A) individual perception have a large bearing on decision outcomes 
B) decision alternatives are not always apparent 
C) perceptual distortions often surface that have the potential to bias analysis and conclusions 
D) all of the above are true

Question 3

How is bounded rationality related to decision making?

Accepted Answer

Since the capacity of the human mind for

Question 4

Tim,Luke and Esther are all attending the same training course for their organisation.Tim has previously been on other training courses and has found them to be a waste of time.Luke on the other hand is looking forward to the course as he is rather interested in the content of the course.Esther is rather keen to complete the training course as she expects that it will lead to a promotion. Based on the information,Tim's perception of the training course will most likely be influenced by his:

Accepted Answer

A) Motives 
B) Expectations 
C) Experience 
D) Interests 
A) Motives 
B) Expectations 
C) Experience 
D) Interests

Question 5

Which of the following is not an organisational constraint on decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) reward systems 
B) formal regulations 
C) personality 
D) performance evaluation 
A) reward systems 
B) formal regulations 
C) personality 
D) performance evaluation

Question 6

The bounded rationality model assumes that the decision maker will simplify the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

Accepted Answer

A) attribute it to consensus. 
B) attribute it to internal causes. 
C) attribute it to external causes. 
D) attribute it to proximity. 
A) attribute it to consensus. 
B) attribute it to internal causes. 
C) attribute it to external causes. 
D) attribute it to proximity.

Question 8

Which of the following is not descriptive of performance evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A) Subjective measures are easier to implement by providing managers greater discretion. 
B) It is dependent on the perceptual process. 
C) It is closely tied to an employee's future. 
D) It is best to use subjective measures which are less judgmental. 
A) Subjective measures are easier to implement by providing managers greater discretion. 
B) It is dependent on the perceptual process. 
C) It is closely tied to an employee's future. 
D) It is best to use subjective measures which are less judgmental.

Question 9

Define the term "escalation of commitment".

Accepted Answer

One bias that creeps into decisions is a

Question 10

The rational decision- making model assumes the problem is clear and unambiguous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In attribution theory,"consensus" refers to whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not listed in your text as a criterion for making ethical choices?

Accepted Answer

A) justice 
B) rights 
C) utilitarianism 
D) satisficing 
A) justice 
B) rights 
C) utilitarianism 
D) satisficing

Question 13

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision- making model. The third step of the rational decision- making model requires Sarah to:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision- making model?

Accepted Answer

A) analysing the alternatives 
B) identifying the decision criteria 
C) computing the decisions that satisfice 
D) defining the problem 
A) analysing the alternatives 
B) identifying the decision criteria 
C) computing the decisions that satisfice 
D) defining the problem

Question 15

A person's behaviour results in how they perceive reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When we draw a general impression about an individual based on a single characteristic such as intelligence,sociability,or appearance:

Accepted Answer

A) we have misjudged the person. 
B) we are prejudiced. 
C) the halo effect is operating. 
D) a personal bias is operating. 
A) we have misjudged the person. 
B) we are prejudiced. 
C) the halo effect is operating. 
D) a personal bias is operating.

Question 17

Perception refers to the way we organise and interpret the world around us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How individuals make decisions in organisations and which data individuals believe are relevant are largely influenced by their:

Accepted Answer

A) creativity. 
B) personality. 
C) perceptions. 
D) job satisfaction. 
A) creativity. 
B) personality. 
C) perceptions. 
D) job satisfaction.

Question 19

Rational decision making is considered more socially desirable than intuitive decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the three- component model of creativity.

Accepted Answer

The three- component model of creativity

Intuitive decision making is likely to occur in situations when variables are less scientifically predictable.

Which of the following is not a true statement about the link between perception and individual decision making?

How is bounded rationality related to decision making?

Which of the following is not an organisational constraint on decision making?

The bounded rationality model assumes that the decision maker will simplify the problem.

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

Which of the following is not descriptive of performance evaluation?

Define the term "escalation of commitment".

The rational decision- making model assumes the problem is clear and unambiguous.

In attribution theory,"consensus" refers to whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations.

Which of the following is not listed in your text as a criterion for making ethical choices?

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision- making model. The third step of the rational decision- making model requires Sarah to:

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision- making model?

A person's behaviour results in how they perceive reality.

When we draw a general impression about an individual based on a single characteristic such as intelligence,sociability,or appearance:

Perception refers to the way we organise and interpret the world around us.

How individuals make decisions in organisations and which data individuals believe are relevant are largely influenced by their:

Rational decision making is considered more socially desirable than intuitive decision making.

Explain the three- component model of creativity.

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Exam 4: Perception and Individual Decision Making

Intuitive decision making is likely to occur in situations when variables are less scientifically predictable.

Which of the following is not a true statement about the link between perception and individual decision making?

How is bounded rationality related to decision making?

Which of the following is not an organisational constraint on decision making?

The bounded rationality model assumes that the decision maker will simplify the problem.

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

Which of the following is not descriptive of performance evaluation?

Define the term "escalation of commitment".

The rational decision- making model assumes the problem is clear and unambiguous.

In attribution theory,"consensus" refers to whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations.

Which of the following is not listed in your text as a criterion for making ethical choices?

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision- making model. The third step of the rational decision- making model requires Sarah to:

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision- making model?

A person's behaviour results in how they perceive reality.

When we draw a general impression about an individual based on a single characteristic such as intelligence,sociability,or appearance:

Perception refers to the way we organise and interpret the world around us.

How individuals make decisions in organisations and which data individuals believe are relevant are largely influenced by their:

Rational decision making is considered more socially desirable than intuitive decision making.

Explain the three- component model of creativity.

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