Question 1

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) helps identify a group's problem-solving style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Decision making is the conscious consideration and selection of a course of action from among available alternatives, to produce a desired result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, this process is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergy. 
B)  Energy. 
C)  Fluency. 
D)  Equity. 
A)  Synergy. 
B)  Energy. 
C)  Fluency. 
D)  Equity.

Question 4

Span of management is the number of decisions a given manager can make in one day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The decision about how frequently to do maintenance servicing is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem decision. 
B)  Programmed decision. 
C)  Intuitive decision. 
D)  Unprogrammed decision. 
A)  Problem decision. 
B)  Programmed decision. 
C)  Intuitive decision. 
D)  Unprogrammed decision.

Question 6

____ is the set of circumstances that offer a chance to reach a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision. 
B)  Problem. 
C)  Opportunity. 
D)  Alternative. 
A)  Decision. 
B)  Problem. 
C)  Opportunity. 
D)  Alternative.

Question 7

An accident just occurred in the department that Tom supervises.Tom is faced with making which of the following types of decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unprogrammed decision. 
B)  Controlled decision. 
C)  Programmed decision. 
D)  Repetitive decision. 
A)  Unprogrammed decision. 
B)  Controlled decision. 
C)  Programmed decision. 
D)  Repetitive decision.

Question 8

The lower the level of management:

Accepted Answer

A)  The wider the manager's span of management. 
B)  The less frequently the manager needs to make decisions. 
C)  The narrower the manager's span of management. 
D)  The higher the manager's authority. 
A)  The wider the manager's span of management. 
B)  The less frequently the manager needs to make decisions. 
C)  The narrower the manager's span of management. 
D)  The higher the manager's authority.

Question 9

Synergy means that the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the two elements that are important in achieving creativity in the Crawford Slip technique.

Accepted Answer

The two elements that are important in a

Question 11

Discuss how decision making relates to the five management functions.

Accepted Answer

In planning, the supervisor must decide

Question 12

Which of the following statements is(are) true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a given event is inevitable, no decision is needed. 
B)  Decisions should never contain any element of uncertainty. 
C)  The possibility of doing nothing should not be an alternative in the decision making process. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  If a given event is inevitable, no decision is needed. 
B)  Decisions should never contain any element of uncertainty. 
C)  The possibility of doing nothing should not be an alternative in the decision making process. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 13

The final step in the decision-making process is following up and evaluating the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first step in the decision making process is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide feedback. 
B)  Define problem or idea. 
C)  Select alternative. 
D)  Develop alternatives. 
A)  Provide feedback. 
B)  Define problem or idea. 
C)  Select alternative. 
D)  Develop alternatives.

Question 15

Ethics are the standards that are used to judge rightness or wrongness of a person's behavior toward others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Differentiate between programmed and unprogrammed decisions, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Programmed decisions are those that are

Question 17

Define decision making and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Decision making is the conscious conside

Question 18

List and discuss the six steps in the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The steps in the decision-making process

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE about the nominal group technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Round robbin responses are used. 
B)  Everything is expressed verbally. 
C)  It is non-structured. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
A)  Round robbin responses are used. 
B)  Everything is expressed verbally. 
C)  It is non-structured. 
D)  None of the above is true.

Question 20

The analysis of costs relative to advantages is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost/supervision analysis. 
B)  Expense breakdown. 
C)  Cost/benefit analysis. 
D)  Financial management. 
A)  Cost/supervision analysis. 
B)  Expense breakdown. 
C)  Cost/benefit analysis. 
D)  Financial management.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) helps identify a group's problem-solving style.

Decision making is the conscious consideration and selection of a course of action from among available alternatives, to produce a desired result.

When the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, this process is known as:

Span of management is the number of decisions a given manager can make in one day.

The decision about how frequently to do maintenance servicing is an example of a(n):

____ is the set of circumstances that offer a chance to reach a goal.

An accident just occurred in the department that Tom supervises.Tom is faced with making which of the following types of decisions?

The lower the level of management:

Synergy means that the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

Describe the two elements that are important in achieving creativity in the Crawford Slip technique.

Discuss how decision making relates to the five management functions.

Which of the following statements is(are) true?

The final step in the decision-making process is following up and evaluating the decision.

The first step in the decision making process is to:

Ethics are the standards that are used to judge rightness or wrongness of a person's behavior toward others.

Differentiate between programmed and unprogrammed decisions, and give an example of each.

Define decision making and give an example.

List and discuss the six steps in the decision-making process.

Which of the following is TRUE about the nominal group technique?

The analysis of costs relative to advantages is known as:

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

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Exam 3: Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) helps identify a group's problem-solving style.

Decision making is the conscious consideration and selection of a course of action from among available alternatives, to produce a desired result.

When the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, this process is known as:

Span of management is the number of decisions a given manager can make in one day.

The decision about how frequently to do maintenance servicing is an example of a(n):

____ is the set of circumstances that offer a chance to reach a goal.

An accident just occurred in the department that Tom supervises.Tom is faced with making which of the following types of decisions?

The lower the level of management:

Synergy means that the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

Describe the two elements that are important in achieving creativity in the Crawford Slip technique.

Discuss how decision making relates to the five management functions.

Which of the following statements is(are) true?

The final step in the decision-making process is following up and evaluating the decision.

The first step in the decision making process is to:

Ethics are the standards that are used to judge rightness or wrongness of a person's behavior toward others.

Differentiate between programmed and unprogrammed decisions, and give an example of each.

Define decision making and give an example.

List and discuss the six steps in the decision-making process.

Which of the following is TRUE about the nominal group technique?

The analysis of costs relative to advantages is known as:

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Filters