Question 1

The stage in which alternative courses of action are considered and one is chosen and implemented is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the first 3 steps of the rational approach, called problem recognition. 
B)  the last 4 steps of the rational approach, called problem solution. 
C)  programmed decision. 
D)  bounded rationality. 
A)  the first 3 steps of the rational approach, called problem recognition. 
B)  the last 4 steps of the rational approach, called problem solution. 
C)  programmed decision. 
D)  bounded rationality.

Question 2

In the garbage can model:

Accepted Answer

A)  solutions may be proposed even when problems do not exist. 
B)  choices are not made unless problems are solved. 
C)  many problems are solved. 
D)  no problem is allowed to persist without being solved. 
A)  solutions may be proposed even when problems do not exist. 
B)  choices are not made unless problems are solved. 
C)  many problems are solved. 
D)  no problem is allowed to persist without being solved.

Question 3

What special considerations should a manager take who finds himself in a high-velocity environment?

Accepted Answer

Managers in high-velocity environments n

Question 4

A company that uses a computerized system extensively in their production process from the design stage through the automatic ordering of raw materials through preparation for delivery would be using which type of organizational decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Garbage can 
B)  Incremental process 
C)  Carnegie 
D)  Management science 
A)  Garbage can 
B)  Incremental process 
C)  Carnegie 
D)  Management science

Question 5

In the garbage can model of decision making:

Accepted Answer

A)  a "choice opportunity" could explain an odd choice simply because it was time to make some decision. 
B)  participants provide the stability needed to explain decision making, and remove its otherwise random quality. 
C)  the company has an insufficient level of technology. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  a "choice opportunity" could explain an odd choice simply because it was time to make some decision. 
B)  participants provide the stability needed to explain decision making, and remove its otherwise random quality. 
C)  the company has an insufficient level of technology. 
D)  all of these.

The stage in which alternative courses of action are considered and one is chosen and implemented is:

In the garbage can model:

What special considerations should a manager take who finds himself in a high-velocity environment?

A company that uses a computerized system extensively in their production process from the design stage through the automatic ordering of raw materials through preparation for delivery would be using which type of organizational decision making?

In the garbage can model of decision making:

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 It for Coordination and Control

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

The stage in which alternative courses of action are considered and one is chosen and implemented is:

In the garbage can model:

What special considerations should a manager take who finds himself in a high-velocity environment?

A company that uses a computerized system extensively in their production process from the design stage through the automatic ordering of raw materials through preparation for delivery would be using which type of organizational decision making?

In the garbage can model of decision making:

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 It for Coordination and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters