Question 1

It is possible for the same decision to be __________ for an experienced manager but __________ for a more junior manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  tactical, strategic 
B)  strategic, tactical 
C)  non-programmed, programmed 
D)  programmed, non-programmed 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  tactical, strategic 
B)  strategic, tactical 
C)  non-programmed, programmed 
D)  programmed, non-programmed 
E)  None of these are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a category of prescriptions for preventing groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process prescriptions 
B)  Individual prescriptions 
C)  Leader prescriptions 
D)  Group prescriptions 
E)  Organisational prescriptions 
A)  Process prescriptions 
B)  Individual prescriptions 
C)  Leader prescriptions 
D)  Group prescriptions 
E)  Organisational prescriptions

Question 3

A person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behaviour are called

Accepted Answer

A)  hypervigilance. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  self-reactions. 
D)  rationalisations. 
E)  escalations of commitment. 
A)  hypervigilance. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  self-reactions. 
D)  rationalisations. 
E)  escalations of commitment.

Question 4

Decision rules are used to make programmed decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is possible for the same decision to be for an experienced manager but for a more junior manager.

Which of the following is NOT a category of prescriptions for preventing groupthink?

A person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behaviour are called

Decision rules are used to make programmed decisions.

An Overview of Organisational Behaviour

The Changing Environment of Organisations

Individual Characteristics

Individual Values, Perceptions and Reactions

Motivating Behaviour

Motivating Behaviour With Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Modern Leadership Approaches

Power, Influence and Politics

Organisation Structure and Design

Organisation Culture

Change Management

Filters

Exam 8: Decision Making and Problem Solving

It is possible for the same decision to be __________ for an experienced manager but __________ for a more junior manager.

Which of the following is NOT a category of prescriptions for preventing groupthink?

A person's beliefs about what constitutes right and wrong behaviour are called

Decision rules are used to make programmed decisions.

An Overview of Organisational Behaviour

The Changing Environment of Organisations

Individual Characteristics

Individual Values, Perceptions and Reactions

Motivating Behaviour

Motivating Behaviour With Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Modern Leadership Approaches

Power, Influence and Politics

Organisation Structure and Design

Organisation Culture

Change Management

Filters

It is possible for the same decision to be for an experienced manager but for a more junior manager.