Question 1

The purpose of visualization for making better decisions under crisis is to

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A)  rehearse in your mind how you will react to the crisis. 
B)  think of all the times you have failed in the past. 
C)  engage in a pleasant fantasy to reduce your stress. 
D)  imagine how angry your boss will be if your fail. 
A)  rehearse in your mind how you will react to the crisis. 
B)  think of all the times you have failed in the past. 
C)  engage in a pleasant fantasy to reduce your stress. 
D)  imagine how angry your boss will be if your fail. A

Question 2

To say that a decision is based on political considerations means that it is not based on

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A)  alliances with others. 
B)  thoughts of acquiring power. 
C)  both sides of an issue. 
D)  the objective merits of the situation. 
A)  alliances with others. 
B)  thoughts of acquiring power. 
C)  both sides of an issue. 
D)  the objective merits of the situation. D

Question 3

The purpose of decision making is to

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A)  analyze a problem. 
B)  solve a problem. 
C)  collaborate.. 
D)  involve people in the decisions. 
A)  analyze a problem. 
B)  solve a problem. 
C)  collaborate.. 
D)  involve people in the decisions. B

Question 4

In making a decision, the alternative should be chosen that most clearly

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A)  is favored by top management. 
B)  achieves the goal of the decision. 
C)  saves the organization money. 
D)  leads to innovation. 
A)  is favored by top management. 
B)  achieves the goal of the decision. 
C)  saves the organization money. 
D)  leads to innovation.

Question 5

A problem is technically defined as a discrepancy between the

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A)  past and present. 
B)  future and present. 
C)  person's wishes and desires. 
D)  ideal and actual conditions. 
A)  past and present. 
B)  future and present. 
C)  person's wishes and desires. 
D)  ideal and actual conditions.

Question 6

Conflict and tension that put people on edge can also foster creativity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Information technology executive Darryl likes to pore over a lot of information before making a decision, and he also likes to commit to one course of action. His decision-making style is therefore characterized as

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A)  decisive. 
B)  flexible. 
C)  hierarchic. 
D)  integrative. 
A)  decisive. 
B)  flexible. 
C)  hierarchic. 
D)  integrative.

Question 8

A well-accepted method of stimulating creativity is to engage in physical exercise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Creativity can be defined simply as the process of

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A)  doing two things at once. 
B)  developing novel ideas that can be put into action. 
C)  providing feedback. 
D)  implementing a plan 
A)  doing two things at once. 
B)  developing novel ideas that can be put into action. 
C)  providing feedback. 
D)  implementing a plan

Question 10

According to the decision-making styles of Decision Dynamics, the two dimensions of decision making are how information is used, and how many options are explored.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A recommendation for becoming more adept at making decisions under crisis conditions is

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A)  to establish a special committee. 
B)  to avoid taking risks. 
C)  to anticipate crises 
D)  to avoid speaking to the media. 
A)  to establish a special committee. 
B)  to avoid taking risks. 
C)  to anticipate crises 
D)  to avoid speaking to the media.

Question 12

A problem many pessimistic decision makers face is that they keep searching for good alternative solutions to problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cognitive (or traditional) intelligence carries a profound influence in decision-making effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A frequent decision-making error during a crisis is to

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A)  methodically search for alternatives 
B)  become less rational and more emotional. 
C)  become more rational and less emotional. 
D)  welcome differences of opinion. 
A)  methodically search for alternatives 
B)  become less rational and more emotional. 
C)  become more rational and less emotional. 
D)  welcome differences of opinion.

Question 15

A generally effective practice for fostering creativity is to punish people for attempting creative solutions that fail to solve the problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A well-planned and highly structured organization reduces the number of nonprogrammed
decisions by formulating policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A major technique for improving decision making is to dig for alternatives rather than accept the first possibility that comes to mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lateral thinking would be required to uncover new markets for the products or services of one's firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Julio was going to recommend a new billing system for the hospital where he works. However, he does not want to upset the executive who installed the system, so he does not make the recommendation. Julio has fallen into the

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A)  overconfidence trap. 
B)  status quo trap. 
C)  anchoring trap. 
D)  creativity rut. 
A)  overconfidence trap. 
B)  status quo trap. 
C)  anchoring trap. 
D)  creativity rut.

Question 20

The type of motivation necessary for creativity is a

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A)  desire to earn large financial bonuses. 
B)  passion for the task. 
C)  drive to win over others in competition. 
D)  state of inner peace and harmony. 
A)  desire to earn large financial bonuses. 
B)  passion for the task. 
C)  drive to win over others in competition. 
D)  state of inner peace and harmony.

The purpose of visualization for making better decisions under crisis is to

To say that a decision is based on political considerations means that it is not based on

The purpose of decision making is to

In making a decision, the alternative should be chosen that most clearly

A problem is technically defined as a discrepancy between the

Conflict and tension that put people on edge can also foster creativity.

Information technology executive Darryl likes to pore over a lot of information before making a decision, and he also likes to commit to one course of action. His decision-making style is therefore characterized as

A well-accepted method of stimulating creativity is to engage in physical exercise.

Creativity can be defined simply as the process of

According to the decision-making styles of Decision Dynamics, the two dimensions of decision making are how information is used, and how many options are explored.

A recommendation for becoming more adept at making decisions under crisis conditions is

A problem many pessimistic decision makers face is that they keep searching for good alternative solutions to problems.

Cognitive (or traditional) intelligence carries a profound influence in decision-making effectiveness.

A frequent decision-making error during a crisis is to

A generally effective practice for fostering creativity is to punish people for attempting creative solutions that fail to solve the problem.

A well-planned and highly structured organization reduces the number of nonprogrammed decisions by formulating policies.

A major technique for improving decision making is to dig for alternatives rather than accept the first possibility that comes to mind.

Lateral thinking would be required to uncover new markets for the products or services of one's firm.

Julio was going to recommend a new billing system for the hospital where he works. However, he does not want to upset the executive who installed the system, so he does not make the recommendation. Julio has fallen into the

The type of motivation necessary for creativity is a

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Exam 5: Problem Solving and Decision Making

The purpose of visualization for making better decisions under crisis is to

To say that a decision is based on political considerations means that it is not based on

The purpose of decision making is to

In making a decision, the alternative should be chosen that most clearly

A problem is technically defined as a discrepancy between the

Conflict and tension that put people on edge can also foster creativity.

Information technology executive Darryl likes to pore over a lot of information before making a decision, and he also likes to commit to one course of action. His decision-making style is therefore characterized as

A well-accepted method of stimulating creativity is to engage in physical exercise.

Creativity can be defined simply as the process of

According to the decision-making styles of Decision Dynamics, the two dimensions of decision making are how information is used, and how many options are explored.

A recommendation for becoming more adept at making decisions under crisis conditions is

A problem many pessimistic decision makers face is that they keep searching for good alternative solutions to problems.

Cognitive (or traditional) intelligence carries a profound influence in decision-making effectiveness.

A frequent decision-making error during a crisis is to

A generally effective practice for fostering creativity is to punish people for attempting creative solutions that fail to solve the problem.

A well-planned and highly structured organization reduces the number of nonprogrammed decisions by formulating policies.

A major technique for improving decision making is to dig for alternatives rather than accept the first possibility that comes to mind.

Lateral thinking would be required to uncover new markets for the products or services of one's firm.

Julio was going to recommend a new billing system for the hospital where he works. However, he does not want to upset the executive who installed the system, so he does not make the recommendation. Julio has fallen into the

The type of motivation necessary for creativity is a

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

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