Question 1

Managers should use the most objective, rational process possible when making a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the garbage can model, potential solutions may be independent of problems, but are ideas brought to organizational consciousness because participants are attracted to those ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the four cells of the contingency framework.

Accepted Answer

The contingency framework, also known as

Question 4

Discuss the consequences of the garbage can decision process for organizational decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the consequences of the garbage can...

Question 5

The phenomenon known as "escalating commitment" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the commitment to a decision only when it begins to prove itself as correct or profitable. 
B)  continuing to invest time and money in a solution despite evidence of failure. 
C)  the need for top management to accept decisions made by lower levels and commit to their implementation. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  an increase in the commitment to a decision only when it begins to prove itself as correct or profitable. 
B)  continuing to invest time and money in a solution despite evidence of failure. 
C)  the need for top management to accept decisions made by lower levels and commit to their implementation. 
D)  none of these.

Question 6

According to the contingency framework for decision models, the Carnegie Model for organizational decision making should be used when:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is high uncertainty in both problems and solutions and uncertain problems and certain solutions. 
B)  managers agree on goals and look for optimal solutions. 
C)  decisions are nonprogrammable and can be made by an individual. 
D)  all of these--the Carnegie Model should be used in every cell of the framework. 
A)  there is high uncertainty in both problems and solutions and uncertain problems and certain solutions. 
B)  managers agree on goals and look for optimal solutions. 
C)  decisions are nonprogrammable and can be made by an individual. 
D)  all of these--the Carnegie Model should be used in every cell of the framework.

Question 7

Explain what is meant by the bounded rationality perspective of decision making. Provide an example of decision making in your own life in which you can observe the effects of bounded rationality.

Accepted Answer

The bounded rationality perspective of d

Question 8

The agreement among managers about the nature of a problem or opportunity and about which goals and outcomes to pursue is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational decision making. 
B)  problemistic search. 
C)  organized anarchy. 
D)  problem consensus. 
A)  organizational decision making. 
B)  problemistic search. 
C)  organized anarchy. 
D)  problem consensus.

Question 9

Describe the difference between programmed decisions and nonprogrammed decisions and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the difference between programmed decisions and...

Question 10

The incremental decision model is based on research showing that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a manager with a proposal can get his idea implemented by breaking it down into small steps and installing one step before going on to another. 
B)  many major organizational decisions occur through a series of smaller decisions made over a fairly long period of time. 
C)  programmed decisions involve several mathematical formulas that build on each other. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  a manager with a proposal can get his idea implemented by breaking it down into small steps and installing one step before going on to another. 
B)  many major organizational decisions occur through a series of smaller decisions made over a fairly long period of time. 
C)  programmed decisions involve several mathematical formulas that build on each other. 
D)  none of these.

Managers should use the most objective, rational process possible when making a decision.

In the garbage can model, potential solutions may be independent of problems, but are ideas brought to organizational consciousness because participants are attracted to those ideas.

Discuss the four cells of the contingency framework.

Discuss the consequences of the garbage can decision process for organizational decision making.

The phenomenon known as "escalating commitment" refers to:

According to the contingency framework for decision models, the Carnegie Model for organizational decision making should be used when:

Explain what is meant by the bounded rationality perspective of decision making. Provide an example of decision making in your own life in which you can observe the effects of bounded rationality.

The agreement among managers about the nature of a problem or opportunity and about which goals and outcomes to pursue is referred to as:

Describe the difference between programmed decisions and nonprogrammed decisions and provide an example of each.

The incremental decision model is based on research showing that:

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 12: Decision Making Processes

Managers should use the most objective, rational process possible when making a decision.

In the garbage can model, potential solutions may be independent of problems, but are ideas brought to organizational consciousness because participants are attracted to those ideas.

Discuss the four cells of the contingency framework.

Discuss the consequences of the garbage can decision process for organizational decision making.

The phenomenon known as "escalating commitment" refers to:

According to the contingency framework for decision models, the Carnegie Model for organizational decision making should be used when:

Explain what is meant by the bounded rationality perspective of decision making. Provide an example of decision making in your own life in which you can observe the effects of bounded rationality.

The agreement among managers about the nature of a problem or opportunity and about which goals and outcomes to pursue is referred to as:

Describe the difference between programmed decisions and nonprogrammed decisions and provide an example of each.

The incremental decision model is based on research showing that:

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters