Question 1

Which of the following statements is false about unstructured decision-making models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision makers rely on satisficing approaches to find solutions. 
B)  Decision makers assess many alternatives simultaneously. 
C)  A favored alternative emerges at the end of the decision-making process. 
D)  Political forces in the organization can affect the decision-making process. 
A)  Decision makers rely on satisficing approaches to find solutions. 
B)  Decision makers assess many alternatives simultaneously. 
C)  A favored alternative emerges at the end of the decision-making process. 
D)  Political forces in the organization can affect the decision-making process.

Question 2

What is the phase of the decision-making process where the decision maker considers whether those affected by the decision will accept it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing an alternative. 
B)  Comparing alternatives. 
C)  Developing alternatives. 
D)  Carrying out the decision. 
A)  Choosing an alternative. 
B)  Comparing alternatives. 
C)  Developing alternatives. 
D)  Carrying out the decision.

Question 3

The unstructured decision-making models refer to decision making under ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______________ managers likely attack and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

U.S. or Un

Question 5

Escalation of commitment usually occurs in sequential decision processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The best group decision-making method to use when groups are geographically scattered is

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming. 
B)  The nominal group technique. 
C)  The Delphi method. 
D)  Dialectical inquiry. 
A)  Brainstorming. 
B)  The nominal group technique. 
C)  The Delphi method. 
D)  Dialectical inquiry.

Question 7

A(n) ______________ can lead to behavior that avoids disconfirming information. People tend to search for information that supports what they believe is true.

Accepted Answer

confirmati

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false about dilemmas managers face in choosing the best alternative for a decision problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  There may be many alternatives perceived as acceptable. 
B)  No alternative can solve the issue or problem. 
C)  Choosing the best alternative is usually straightforward. 
D)  No alternatives have enough positive results to offset expected negative results. 
A)  There may be many alternatives perceived as acceptable. 
B)  No alternative can solve the issue or problem. 
C)  Choosing the best alternative is usually straightforward. 
D)  No alternatives have enough positive results to offset expected negative results.

Question 9

One should be an expert in the areas covered by expert systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unprogrammed decision strategies apply to routine, recurring, and predictable decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Individuals who participate in group decision making usually feel little social pressure to conform to an emerging norm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A decision maker will likely use a programmed decision-making strategy for decisions with all the following qualities except

Accepted Answer

A)  Recurring. 
B)  Routine. 
C)  Unusual. 
D)  Predictable. 
A)  Recurring. 
B)  Routine. 
C)  Unusual. 
D)  Predictable.

Question 13

An overconfidence bias can develop when people try to answer questions about which they have little knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers from which of the following countries likely attack and solve problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Malaysia. 
C)  United States. 
D)  Taiwan. 
A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Malaysia. 
C)  United States. 
D)  Taiwan.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true about group decision-making assets and liabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation in a decision-making group can lead to increased satisfaction and acceptance of the decision. 
B)  Group decision making works well for problems that require a fast response. 
C)  The goal in group decision making can be deflected from finding the best solution to gaining acceptance of one's favored alternative. 
D)  Group decision making can help the personal development of those who participate. 
A)  Participation in a decision-making group can lead to increased satisfaction and acceptance of the decision. 
B)  Group decision making works well for problems that require a fast response. 
C)  The goal in group decision making can be deflected from finding the best solution to gaining acceptance of one's favored alternative. 
D)  Group decision making can help the personal development of those who participate.

Question 16

Decision making moves more quickly in ______________ organizations than in ______________ organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decision making moves more quickly in ______________...

Question 17

When a manager must choose between two downsizing plans in which either 400 workers will be laid off or 600 workers might be laid off, the manager will most likely be ______________ in approaching the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk seeking. 
B)  Risk averse. 
C)  Risk neutral. 
D)  It is impossible to tell from the information given. 
A)  Risk seeking. 
B)  Risk averse. 
C)  Risk neutral. 
D)  It is impossible to tell from the information given.

Question 18

______________ is the process of committing more resources to a losing course of action.

Accepted Answer

Escalation

Question 19

Which of the following statements is false about the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision makers can repeat the decision-making process. 
B)  Decision makers move in only one direction in the decision-making process. 
C)  Decision makers can stop for some time at any point in the decision-making process. 
D)  Decision makers can restart the decision-making process at an earlier phase. 
A)  Decision makers can repeat the decision-making process. 
B)  Decision makers move in only one direction in the decision-making process. 
C)  Decision makers can stop for some time at any point in the decision-making process. 
D)  Decision makers can restart the decision-making process at an earlier phase.

Question 20

The decision-making process defines a decision problem, creates alternative courses of action, and chooses among them using decision criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is false about unstructured decision-making models?

What is the phase of the decision-making process where the decision maker considers whether those affected by the decision will accept it?

The unstructured decision-making models refer to decision making under ambiguity.

______________ managers likely attack and solve problems.

Escalation of commitment usually occurs in sequential decision processes.

The best group decision-making method to use when groups are geographically scattered is

A(n) ______________ can lead to behavior that avoids disconfirming information. People tend to search for information that supports what they believe is true.

Which of the following statements is false about dilemmas managers face in choosing the best alternative for a decision problem?

One should be an expert in the areas covered by expert systems.

Unprogrammed decision strategies apply to routine, recurring, and predictable decisions.

Individuals who participate in group decision making usually feel little social pressure to conform to an emerging norm.

A decision maker will likely use a programmed decision-making strategy for decisions with all the following qualities except

An overconfidence bias can develop when people try to answer questions about which they have little knowledge.

Managers from which of the following countries likely attack and solve problems?

Which of the following statements is not true about group decision-making assets and liabilities?

Decision making moves more quickly in organizations than in organizations.

When a manager must choose between two downsizing plans in which either 400 workers will be laid off or 600 workers might be laid off, the manager will most likely be ______________ in approaching the problem.

______________ is the process of committing more resources to a losing course of action.

Which of the following statements is false about the decision-making process?

The decision-making process defines a decision problem, creates alternative courses of action, and chooses among them using decision criteria.

Introduction and Historical Background

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

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Exam 14: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Which of the following statements is false about unstructured decision-making models?

What is the phase of the decision-making process where the decision maker considers whether those affected by the decision will accept it?

The unstructured decision-making models refer to decision making under ambiguity.

______________ managers likely attack and solve problems.

Escalation of commitment usually occurs in sequential decision processes.

The best group decision-making method to use when groups are geographically scattered is

A(n) ______________ can lead to behavior that avoids disconfirming information. People tend to search for information that supports what they believe is true.

Which of the following statements is false about dilemmas managers face in choosing the best alternative for a decision problem?

One should be an expert in the areas covered by expert systems.

Unprogrammed decision strategies apply to routine, recurring, and predictable decisions.

Individuals who participate in group decision making usually feel little social pressure to conform to an emerging norm.

A decision maker will likely use a programmed decision-making strategy for decisions with all the following qualities except

An overconfidence bias can develop when people try to answer questions about which they have little knowledge.

Managers from which of the following countries likely attack and solve problems?

Which of the following statements is not true about group decision-making assets and liabilities?

Decision making moves more quickly in ______________ organizations than in ______________ organizations.

When a manager must choose between two downsizing plans in which either 400 workers will be laid off or 600 workers might be laid off, the manager will most likely be ______________ in approaching the problem.

______________ is the process of committing more resources to a losing course of action.

Which of the following statements is false about the decision-making process?

The decision-making process defines a decision problem, creates alternative courses of action, and chooses among them using decision criteria.

Introduction and Historical Background

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

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Decision making moves more quickly in organizations than in organizations.