Question 1

When managers assign probabilities to outcomes that may result, they are dealing with risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not allowed in a brainstorming session?

Accepted Answer

A) clear definition of the problem 
B) large number of alternatives 
C) recording of all alternatives 
D) criticism of poor ideas 
A) clear definition of the problem 
B) large number of alternatives 
C) recording of all alternatives 
D) criticism of poor ideas

Question 3

Application of Decision Making: A Contingency Approach
It seems that all Dave accomplishes is making decisions. Every time he turns around, someone wants him to decide on one more thing. Just today the secretary came in and asked if she could reorder paper for the fax machine. Somehow that seemed like a decision he really did not need to deal with. If he could avoid those types of decisions, then when the foreman came in with the news of a major piece of equipment that needs repair, in which the repair bill will be almost as much as a new machine, Dave could focus more time and attention on the more complicated issues.
-Dave should be spending more time making  _________decisions and less time making _________decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) programmed; policy 
B) rule; policy 
C) nonprogrammed; programmed 
D) programmed; nonprogrammed 
A) programmed; policy 
B) rule; policy 
C) nonprogrammed; programmed 
D) programmed; nonprogrammed

Question 4

Creativity is formed when the elements of creative skills, expertise, and  _________intersect.

Accepted Answer

A) experience 
B) personality 
C) task motivation 
D) none of the above 
A) experience 
B) personality 
C) task motivation 
D) none of the above

Question 5

A decision is a discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The basic premise for the decision- making model is that individuals differ along two dimensions

Accepted Answer

A) experience and communication skills. 
B) personality and attention to detail. 
C) degree of risk preference and position within the organizational hierarchy. 
D) way they think and tolerance for ambiguity. 
A) experience and communication skills. 
B) personality and attention to detail. 
C) degree of risk preference and position within the organizational hierarchy. 
D) way they think and tolerance for ambiguity.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) more complete information 
B) fewer alternatives due to groupthink 
C) increased acceptance of the decision 
D) increased legitimacy 
A) more complete information 
B) fewer alternatives due to groupthink 
C) increased acceptance of the decision 
D) increased legitimacy

Question 8

_________is selecting the first minimally acceptable alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) Rational decision- making 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Satisficing 
D) Unbounded rationality 
A) Rational decision- making 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Satisficing 
D) Unbounded rationality

Question 9

When decisions must be made with limited information because full knowledge of the problem is unavailable and the probability of outcomes is unknown, the condition of _________exists.

Accepted Answer

A) certainty 
B) uncertainty 
C) bounded rationality 
D) risk 
A) certainty 
B) uncertainty 
C) bounded rationality 
D) risk

Question 10

_________is used when managers make every decision, from the alternatives, based on a philosophy that you do make the best decision, no matter how long it takes.

Accepted Answer

A) Sub- optimizing 
B) Satisficing 
C) Optimizing 
D) Escalation of commitment 
A) Sub- optimizing 
B) Satisficing 
C) Optimizing 
D) Escalation of commitment

Question 11

Which of the following styles of decision making is characterized by individuals who prefer complete information and consider several alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual 
B) directive 
C) behavioral 
D) analytic 
A) conceptual 
B) directive 
C) behavioral 
D) analytic

Question 12

Managers will often not choose the decision alternative that rational decision making indicates to be best because they have a "vague feeling" that another alternative will be better. Which of the behavioral factors that influence decision- making does this behavior reflect?

Accepted Answer

A) Satisficing 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Bounded rationality 
A) Satisficing 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Bounded rationality

Question 13

Explain how decision- making in Japan is different from American decision making.

Accepted Answer

Japanese decision- making is more group

Question 14

Problems where information is ambiguous or incomplete are which type of problem?

Accepted Answer

A) well- structured 
B) nonprogrammed 
C) ill- structured 
D) programmed 
A) well- structured 
B) nonprogrammed 
C) ill- structured 
D) programmed

Question 15

Satisficing is the tendency for managers to seek solutions that are satisfactory and sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss how rules, procedures, and policies differ.

Accepted Answer

Rules- explicit statements that leave no

Question 17

Once a manager has identified a problem, the _________ that will be important in solving the problem must be identified.

Accepted Answer

A) decision criteria 
B) scenarios 
C) factor weights 
D) discrepancies 
A) decision criteria 
B) scenarios 
C) factor weights 
D) discrepancies

Question 18

Peggy Juarez uses a decision- making style characterized by low tolerance for ambiguity and a rational way of thinking. They generally turn out to be fast decisions of a short run nature. What style does Peggy use?

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) analytic 
C) behavioral 
D) conceptual 
A) directive 
B) analytic 
C) behavioral 
D) conceptual

Question 19

Application of Decision Making: A Contingency Approach
It seems that all Dave accomplishes is making decisions. Every time he turns around, someone wants him to decide on one more thing. Just today the secretary came in and asked if she could reorder paper for the fax machine. Somehow that seemed like a decision he really did not need to deal with. If he could avoid those types of decisions, then when the foreman came in with the news of a major piece of equipment that needs repair, in which the repair bill will be almost as much as a new machine, Dave could focus more time and attention on the more complicated issues.
-Dave relies on rules of thumb or past experience to make decisions. Based on this tendency, he will most likely

Accepted Answer

A) seek a creative solution. 
B) select the first solution that works. 
C) conduct extensive to find the best alternative solution. 
D) none of the above 
A) seek a creative solution. 
B) select the first solution that works. 
C) conduct extensive to find the best alternative solution. 
D) none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Accepted Answer

A) 3- 7 
B) 3- 12 
C) 5- 7 
D) 2- 10 
A) 3- 7 
B) 3- 12 
C) 5- 7 
D) 2- 10

When managers assign probabilities to outcomes that may result, they are dealing with risk.

Which of the following is not allowed in a brainstorming session?

Creativity is formed when the elements of creative skills, expertise, and _________intersect.

A decision is a discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs.

The basic premise for the decision- making model is that individuals differ along two dimensions

Which of the following is not an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

_________is selecting the first minimally acceptable alternative.

When decisions must be made with limited information because full knowledge of the problem is unavailable and the probability of outcomes is unknown, the condition of _________exists.

_________is used when managers make every decision, from the alternatives, based on a philosophy that you do make the best decision, no matter how long it takes.

Which of the following styles of decision making is characterized by individuals who prefer complete information and consider several alternatives?

Managers will often not choose the decision alternative that rational decision making indicates to be best because they have a "vague feeling" that another alternative will be better. Which of the behavioral factors that influence decision- making does this behavior reflect?

Explain how decision- making in Japan is different from American decision making.

Problems where information is ambiguous or incomplete are which type of problem?

Satisficing is the tendency for managers to seek solutions that are satisfactory and sufficient.

Discuss how rules, procedures, and policies differ.

Once a manager has identified a problem, the _________ that will be important in solving the problem must be identified.

Peggy Juarez uses a decision- making style characterized by low tolerance for ambiguity and a rational way of thinking. They generally turn out to be fast decisions of a short run nature. What style does Peggy use?

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Exam 4: Foundations of Decision Making

When managers assign probabilities to outcomes that may result, they are dealing with risk.

Which of the following is not allowed in a brainstorming session?

Creativity is formed when the elements of creative skills, expertise, and _________intersect.

A decision is a discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs.

The basic premise for the decision- making model is that individuals differ along two dimensions

Which of the following is not an advantage of group decision making over individual decision making?

_________is selecting the first minimally acceptable alternative.

When decisions must be made with limited information because full knowledge of the problem is unavailable and the probability of outcomes is unknown, the condition of _________exists.

_________is used when managers make every decision, from the alternatives, based on a philosophy that you do make the best decision, no matter how long it takes.

Which of the following styles of decision making is characterized by individuals who prefer complete information and consider several alternatives?

Managers will often not choose the decision alternative that rational decision making indicates to be best because they have a "vague feeling" that another alternative will be better. Which of the behavioral factors that influence decision- making does this behavior reflect?

Explain how decision- making in Japan is different from American decision making.

Problems where information is ambiguous or incomplete are which type of problem?

Satisficing is the tendency for managers to seek solutions that are satisfactory and sufficient.

Discuss how rules, procedures, and policies differ.

Once a manager has identified a problem, the _________ that will be important in solving the problem must be identified.

Peggy Juarez uses a decision- making style characterized by low tolerance for ambiguity and a rational way of thinking. They generally turn out to be fast decisions of a short run nature. What style does Peggy use?

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Filters