Question 1

A nonprogrammed decision involves a nonroutine, poorly structured problem and cannot be made with existing decision .

Accepted Answer

rule

Question 2

The Janis-Mann conflict model of decision making deals with important life decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Satisficing is the process of examining alternatives only until a minimally acceptable alternative is identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If a decision maker answers "yes" to all the questions in the Janis- Mann conflict model, the decision maker will be in a state of

Accepted Answer

A) unconflicted change. 
B) hypervigilance. 
C) defensive avoidance. 
D) unconflicted adherence. 
E) vigilant information processing. 
A) unconflicted change. 
B) hypervigilance. 
C) defensive avoidance. 
D) unconflicted adherence. 
E) vigilant information processing.

Question 5

One of the strengths of the to decision making is that is forces the decision maker to consider a decision in a logical, sequential manner, and the in-depth analysis of alternatives enables the decision maker to choose on the basis of information rather than emotion or social pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the strengths of the to...

Question 6

The creative process generally involves three phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Post-decision dissonance is doubt about a choice already made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The rational decision-making process begins with the statement of a situational goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A coalition is a formal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Susan's recent decision about which company her conglomerate was to buy was a nonprogrammed decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the rational decision-making approach, evaluate the alternatives

Accepted Answer

A) puts the decision into action. 
B) involves assessing all possible alternatives. 
C) involves selecting an alternative with the highest payoff. 
D) is the most crucial step. 
E) diagnoses the problem. 
A) puts the decision into action. 
B) involves assessing all possible alternatives. 
C) involves selecting an alternative with the highest payoff. 
D) is the most crucial step. 
E) diagnoses the problem.

Question 12

The rational decision-making approach assumes decision makers

Accepted Answer

A) have complete information. 
B) are subjective. 
C) are motivated by greed. 
D) are often distracted by the environment. 
E) engage in interpersonal conflict. 
A) have complete information. 
B) are subjective. 
C) are motivated by greed. 
D) are often distracted by the environment. 
E) engage in interpersonal conflict.

Question 13

Jim purchases stock in a public company and he refuses to sell it even after repeated drops in the original price he paid for the stock.Jim has decided to purchase more of the stock in anticipation of making a profit, and has decided to keep the stock in the face of increasing losses.Jim is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) organizational delusion. 
B) problem misidentification. 
C) escalation of commitment 
D) groupthink. 
E) self-reactions 
A) organizational delusion. 
B) problem misidentification. 
C) escalation of commitment 
D) groupthink. 
E) self-reactions

Question 14

is the extent to which a decision maker is willing to gamble when making a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) Individual ethics 
B) Risk propensity 
C) Individual stressors 
D) Organizational culture 
E) Leadership style 
A) Individual ethics 
B) Risk propensity 
C) Individual stressors 
D) Organizational culture 
E) Leadership style

Question 15

In situations where the information condition is , the decision maker knows all outcomes and makes the decision on the basis of the highest payoff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In situations where the information condition is...

Question 16

An innate belief about something without conscious consideration is called

Accepted Answer

A) escalation of commitment. 
B) coalition. 
C) intuition. 
D) groupthink. 
E) self-reaction. 
A) escalation of commitment. 
B) coalition. 
C) intuition. 
D) groupthink. 
E) self-reaction.

Question 17

Programmed decisions are common at the lower levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under a state of , the decision maker lacks enough information to estimate the probability of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under a state of , the decision...

Question 19

Ethics are a person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Information conditions can be divided into programmed and nonprogrammed decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A nonprogrammed decision involves a nonroutine, poorly structured problem and cannot be made with existing decision .

The Janis-Mann conflict model of decision making deals with important life decisions.

Satisficing is the process of examining alternatives only until a minimally acceptable alternative is identified.

If a decision maker answers "yes" to all the questions in the Janis- Mann conflict model, the decision maker will be in a state of

One of the strengths of the to decision making is that is forces the decision maker to consider a decision in a logical, sequential manner, and the in-depth analysis of alternatives enables the decision maker to choose on the basis of information rather than emotion or social pressure.

The creative process generally involves three phases.

Post-decision dissonance is doubt about a choice already made.

The rational decision-making process begins with the statement of a situational goal.

A coalition is a formal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Susan's recent decision about which company her conglomerate was to buy was a nonprogrammed decision.

According to the rational decision-making approach, evaluate the alternatives

The rational decision-making approach assumes decision makers

is the extent to which a decision maker is willing to gamble when making a decision.

In situations where the information condition is , the decision maker knows all outcomes and makes the decision on the basis of the highest payoff.

An innate belief about something without conscious consideration is called

Programmed decisions are common at the lower levels of the organization.

Under a state of , the decision maker lacks enough information to estimate the probability of outcomes.

Ethics are a person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behavior.

Information conditions can be divided into programmed and nonprogrammed decisions.

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Exam 8: Decision Making and Problem Solving

A nonprogrammed decision involves a nonroutine, poorly structured problem and cannot be made with existing decision .

The Janis-Mann conflict model of decision making deals with important life decisions.

Satisficing is the process of examining alternatives only until a minimally acceptable alternative is identified.

If a decision maker answers "yes" to all the questions in the Janis- Mann conflict model, the decision maker will be in a state of

One of the strengths of the to decision making is that is forces the decision maker to consider a decision in a logical, sequential manner, and the in-depth analysis of alternatives enables the decision maker to choose on the basis of information rather than emotion or social pressure.

The creative process generally involves three phases.

Post-decision dissonance is doubt about a choice already made.

The rational decision-making process begins with the statement of a situational goal.

A coalition is a formal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Susan's recent decision about which company her conglomerate was to buy was a nonprogrammed decision.

According to the rational decision-making approach, evaluate the alternatives

The rational decision-making approach assumes decision makers

is the extent to which a decision maker is willing to gamble when making a decision.

In situations where the information condition is , the decision maker knows all outcomes and makes the decision on the basis of the highest payoff.

An innate belief about something without conscious consideration is called

Programmed decisions are common at the lower levels of the organization.

Under a state of , the decision maker lacks enough information to estimate the probability of outcomes.

Ethics are a person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behavior.

Information conditions can be divided into programmed and nonprogrammed decisions.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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