Question 1

The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The step in the decision making process in which managers analyze the underlying causal factors associated with the situation is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The step in the decision making process...

Question 3

Scenario - Vaughn Bately 
Vaughn Bately manages a group of eight electrical engineers at Defiance Designs. His team is highly trained and well respected by experts both inside and outside the company. Recently one of Vaughn's engineers suggested a new technique for the development and use of an argon laser. There appeared to be rich potential for this technology, but Vaughn wasn't certain that developing this technology was the best use of his limited resources. Vaughn was facing a significant decision.
-Which of the following steps would Vaughn not take in making his decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sense and recognize the decision requirement. 
B)  Implement the chosen alternative. 
C)  Create a set of alternatives 
D)  Diagnose and analyze problem causes. 
E)  All of these would be included. 
A)  Sense and recognize the decision requirement. 
B)  Implement the chosen alternative. 
C)  Create a set of alternatives 
D)  Diagnose and analyze problem causes. 
E)  All of these would be included.

Question 4

_____ is important because decision making is a continuous, never ending process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is important because decision making is...

Question 5

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ model of decision making is most valuable when applied to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative; programmed decisions 
B)  classical; nonprogrammed decisions 
C)  classical; programmed decisions 
D)  classical; ambiguous decisions 
E)  administrative; structured decisions 
A)  administrative; programmed decisions 
B)  classical; nonprogrammed decisions 
C)  classical; programmed decisions 
D)  classical; ambiguous decisions 
E)  administrative; structured decisions

Question 7

The _____ step in the decision making process involves using managerial, administrative, and persuasive abilities to translate the chosen alternative into action.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition 
B)  analysis 
C)  evaluation 
D)  implementation 
E)  feedback 
A)  recognition 
B)  analysis 
C)  evaluation 
D)  implementation 
E)  feedback

Question 8

Which of these styles is adopted by managers who have a deep concern for others as individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral 
B)  Classical 
C)  Analytic 
D)  Logical 
E)  Conceptual 
A)  Behavioral 
B)  Classical 
C)  Analytic 
D)  Logical 
E)  Conceptual

Question 9

_____ refers to the process of identifying problems and then resolving them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Decision-making 
D)  Planning 
E)  Leading 
A)  Organizing 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Decision-making 
D)  Planning 
E)  Leading

Question 10

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative 
B)  Classical 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Political 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Administrative 
B)  Classical 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Political 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 11

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

Accepted Answer

The classical model of decision making i

Question 12

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options, they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  perpetuating the status quo. 
B)  being influenced by emotions. 
C)  being overconfident. 
D)  justifying past actions. 
E)  seeing what they want to see. 
A)  perpetuating the status quo. 
B)  being influenced by emotions. 
C)  being overconfident. 
D)  justifying past actions. 
E)  seeing what they want to see.

Question 14

Which model of decision making is associated with satisficing, bounded rationality, and uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Rational 
E)  Political 
A)  Classical 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Rational 
E)  Political

Question 15

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity of gaining an increased payoff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the willingness to undertake risk...

Question 17

All of the following are cognitive biases that can affect manager's judgment except:

Accepted Answer

A)  being influenced by initial impressions. 
B)  justifying past decisions. 
C)  seeing what you don't want to see. 
D)  perpetuating the status quo. 
E)  overconfidence. 
A)  being influenced by initial impressions. 
B)  justifying past decisions. 
C)  seeing what you don't want to see. 
D)  perpetuating the status quo. 
E)  overconfidence.

Question 18

The _____ model of decision making describes how managers actually makes decisions in situations characterized by nonprogrammed decisions, uncertainty, and ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A)  normative 
B)  classical 
C)  administrative 
D)  scientific management 
E)  objective 
A)  normative 
B)  classical 
C)  administrative 
D)  scientific management 
E)  objective

Question 19

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  programmed decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  nonprogrammed decision. 
D)  poor management decision. 
E)  certainty decision. 
A)  programmed decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  nonprogrammed decision. 
D)  poor management decision. 
E)  certainty decision.

Question 20

Explain the difference between programmed and nonprogrammed decisions and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Programmed decisions involve situations

The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

The step in the decision making process in which managers analyze the underlying causal factors associated with the situation is called _____.

_____ is important because decision making is a continuous, never ending process.

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

The _ model of decision making is most valuable when applied to _.

The _____ step in the decision making process involves using managerial, administrative, and persuasive abilities to translate the chosen alternative into action.

Which of these styles is adopted by managers who have a deep concern for others as individuals?

_____ refers to the process of identifying problems and then resolving them.

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options, they are:

Which model of decision making is associated with satisficing, bounded rationality, and uncertainty?

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

_____ is the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity of gaining an increased payoff.

All of the following are cognitive biases that can affect manager's judgment except:

The _____ model of decision making describes how managers actually makes decisions in situations characterized by nonprogrammed decisions, uncertainty, and ambiguity.

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Explain the difference between programmed and nonprogrammed decisions and give an example of each.

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The classical model of decision-making works best in organizations that are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.

The step in the decision making process in which managers analyze the underlying causal factors associated with the situation is called _____.

_____ is important because decision making is a continuous, never ending process.

The most effective managers are consistent in using their own decision style rather than shifting among styles.

The _____ model of decision making is most valuable when applied to _____.

The _____ step in the decision making process involves using managerial, administrative, and persuasive abilities to translate the chosen alternative into action.

Which of these styles is adopted by managers who have a deep concern for others as individuals?

_____ refers to the process of identifying problems and then resolving them.

The growth of quantitative decision techniques that use computers has expanded the use of which decision-making approach?

Briefly describe the assumptions underlying the classical model of decision making.

Making a choice is the most significant part of the decision-making process.

When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new options, they are:

Which model of decision making is associated with satisficing, bounded rationality, and uncertainty?

Satisficing behavior occurs when we choose the first solution alternative that satisfies minimal decision criteria regardless of whether better solutions are expected to exist.

_____ is the willingness to undertake risk with the opportunity of gaining an increased payoff.

All of the following are cognitive biases that can affect manager's judgment except:

The _____ model of decision making describes how managers actually makes decisions in situations characterized by nonprogrammed decisions, uncertainty, and ambiguity.

When a small community hospital decides to add a radiation therapy unit, it is considered a:

Explain the difference between programmed and nonprogrammed decisions and give an example of each.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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The _ model of decision making is most valuable when applied to _.