Exam 8: Decision Making and Problem Solving

If a Human Resources manager can estimate the probability that a certain percentage of employees will take advantage of a proposed benefit plan, the manager is operating under a condition of

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Question 21

Creative thinking is enhanced by which of the following?

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Question 22

The behavioral model focuses on human behaviors and tendencies when evaluating the decision-making process.

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Question 23

Match each of the following situations with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -intuition

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Question 24

The final stage of the rational decision-making process involves implementing the decision.

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Question 25

The administrative model of decision making does not attempt to prescribe how managers should make decisions.

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Question 26

Order the steps of the creative process. A)insight B)incubation C)verification D)preparation

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Question 27

The ____________________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

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Question 28

Matching Match each of the following situations with the stage of the rational approach to decision making it most clearly illustrates. -implement the plan

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Question 29

Contingency plans are alternative actions that can be taken if the primary course of action is disrupted or rendered inappropriate.

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Question 30

According to the rational decision-making approach, what is the fourth step of the decision-making process?

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Question 31

Which of the following statements about nonprogrammed decisions is FALSE?

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Question 32

____ decisions tend to involve situations that occur often in a company.

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Question 33

The Delphi technique uses which of the following to gather opinions from experts?

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Question 34

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

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Question 35

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

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Question 36

Jim is using the rational decision-making process to decide a course of action for the marketing department.While selecting a preferred alternative, a fellow worker asks, "What if something unexpected happens during the implementation of the alternative we have selected?" This type of question is an example of ____.

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Question 37

Nonprogrammed decisions require problem solving that identifies answers to unique questions or issues.

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Question 38

In the study of groupthink, what term refers to self-appointed members who shield the group from conflicting information?

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Question 39

According to research, the common attributes of creative individuals include which of the following?

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If a Human Resources manager can estimate the probability that a certain percentage of employees will take advantage of a proposed benefit plan, the manager is operating under a condition of

Creative thinking is enhanced by which of the following?

The behavioral model focuses on human behaviors and tendencies when evaluating the decision-making process.

Match each of the following situations with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -intuition

The final stage of the rational decision-making process involves implementing the decision.

The administrative model of decision making does not attempt to prescribe how managers should make decisions.

Order the steps of the creative process. A)insight B)incubation C)verification D)preparation

The ____________________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Matching Match each of the following situations with the stage of the rational approach to decision making it most clearly illustrates. -implement the plan

Contingency plans are alternative actions that can be taken if the primary course of action is disrupted or rendered inappropriate.

According to the rational decision-making approach, what is the fourth step of the decision-making process?

Which of the following statements about nonprogrammed decisions is FALSE?

____ decisions tend to involve situations that occur often in a company.

The Delphi technique uses which of the following to gather opinions from experts?

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

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

Nonprogrammed decisions require problem solving that identifies answers to unique questions or issues.

In the study of groupthink, what term refers to self-appointed members who shield the group from conflicting information?

According to research, the common attributes of creative individuals include which of the following?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

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Exam 8: Decision Making and Problem Solving

If a Human Resources manager can estimate the probability that a certain percentage of employees will take advantage of a proposed benefit plan, the manager is operating under a condition of

Creative thinking is enhanced by which of the following?

The behavioral model focuses on human behaviors and tendencies when evaluating the decision-making process.

​Match each of the following situations with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -intuition

The final stage of the rational decision-making process involves implementing the decision.

The administrative model of decision making does not attempt to prescribe how managers should make decisions.

​Order the steps of the creative process. A)​insight B)incubation C)​verification D)​preparation

The ____________________ technique is a decision-making method designed for groups that do not meet face to face.

Matching ​Match each of the following situations with the stage of the rational approach to decision making it most clearly illustrates. -​implement the plan

Contingency plans are alternative actions that can be taken if the primary course of action is disrupted or rendered inappropriate.

According to the rational decision-making approach, what is the fourth step of the decision-making process?

Which of the following statements about nonprogrammed decisions is FALSE?

____ decisions tend to involve situations that occur often in a company.

The Delphi technique uses which of the following to gather opinions from experts?

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

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

Nonprogrammed decisions require problem solving that identifies answers to unique questions or issues.

In the study of groupthink, what term refers to self-appointed members who shield the group from conflicting information?

According to research, the common attributes of creative individuals include which of the following?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Match each of the following situations with the concept it most clearly illustrates. -intuition

Order the steps of the creative process. A)insight B)incubation C)verification D)preparation

Matching Match each of the following situations with the stage of the rational approach to decision making it most clearly illustrates. -implement the plan