Question 1

In any problem context, before any effective investigation of alternative solutions can be conducted, the decision maker must first:

Accepted Answer

A)  establish the available resources. 
B)  determine the best solution. 
C)  define the problem. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  establish the available resources. 
B)  determine the best solution. 
C)  define the problem. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following involves factors relating to the forces acting on the decision maker in the course of making the decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem space 
B)  Problem style 
C)  Problem context 
D)  Decision style 
A)  Problem space 
B)  Problem style 
C)  Problem context 
D)  Decision style

Question 3

All decisions in an organization are ultimately made by a single individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stereotyping is a common perceptual block.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mintzberg classifies adaptive activities as characterized by high risk and motivated by the proactive and reactive considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the analytical decision style? An analytical decision style is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communiqué or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates. 
A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communiqué or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the conceptual decision style? The conceptual decision style is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communiqué or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates. 
A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communiqué or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates.

Question 8

Simon referred to the process of search-limiting strategies as inferencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List 10 common types of support provided by a DSS.

Accepted Answer

1) Explores multiple perspectives of a d

Question 10

Which of the following is not part of the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulus 
B)  Alternative selection 
C)  Decision maker 
D)  All of the above are part of the decision making process. 
A)  Stimulus 
B)  Alternative selection 
C)  Decision maker 
D)  All of the above are part of the decision making process.

Question 11

Which of the following is not included in the Keen and Scott Morton classification of decision-making perspectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process-oriented perspective 
B)  Knowledge-engineer perspective 
C)  Political perspective 
D)  Rational manager perspective 
A)  Process-oriented perspective 
B)  Knowledge-engineer perspective 
C)  Political perspective 
D)  Rational manager perspective

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the directive decision style? A directive decision style is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communication or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates. 
A)  a high need for structure in the problem context combined with a relatively low tolerance for context ambiguity and a tendency to function best in a verbal setting rather than through written communication or other multichannel media. 
B)  a relatively greater tolerance for context ambiguity, a tendency toward the need for greater volumes of information and the consideration of large sets of alternatives, and a preference for written communication media. 
C)  a long-term thinker with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a tendency to be much more of a "people person". 
D)  conflict-averse with a tendency to rely on meetings and consensus for communicating to and organizing subordinates.

Question 13

The manner in which a decision is made is referred to as decision style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the advantages of using heuristics.

Accepted Answer

1) Simple to understand
2) Eas

Question 15

The term used to describe the manner in which a manager makes decisions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  decision methodology. 
B)  decision model. 
C)  decision style. 
D)  cognitive style. 
A)  decision methodology. 
B)  decision model. 
C)  decision style. 
D)  cognitive style.

Question 16

Policies and procedures can affect organizational decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Programmed decisions are more difficult to automate in a DSS than non-programmed decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The reason there are so many different types of DSSs is that there are many different types of decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The tendency to view alternatives as mutually exclusive events is a bias of individualdecision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A problem is defined as the perception of a difference between the current state of affairs and a desired state of affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In any problem context, before any effective investigation of alternative solutions can be conducted, the decision maker must first:

Which of the following involves factors relating to the forces acting on the decision maker in the course of making the decision?

All decisions in an organization are ultimately made by a single individual.

Stereotyping is a common perceptual block.

Mintzberg classifies adaptive activities as characterized by high risk and motivated by the proactive and reactive considerations.

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the analytical decision style? An analytical decision style is characterized by:

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the conceptual decision style? The conceptual decision style is characterized by:

Simon referred to the process of search-limiting strategies as inferencing.

List 10 common types of support provided by a DSS.

Which of the following is not part of the decision-making process?

Which of the following is not included in the Keen and Scott Morton classification of decision-making perspectives?

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the directive decision style? A directive decision style is characterized by:

The manner in which a decision is made is referred to as decision style.

List the advantages of using heuristics.

The term used to describe the manner in which a manager makes decisions is called:

Policies and procedures can affect organizational decision making.

Programmed decisions are more difficult to automate in a DSS than non-programmed decisions.

The reason there are so many different types of DSSs is that there are many different types of decisions.

The tendency to view alternatives as mutually exclusive events is a bias of individualdecision makers.

A problem is defined as the perception of a difference between the current state of affairs and a desired state of affairs.

Introduction to Decision Support Systems

Decisions in the Organization

Modeling Decision Processes

Group Decision Support and Groupware Technologies

Executive Information Systems

Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge Engineering and Acquisition

Machines That Can Learn

The Data Warehouse

Data Mining and Data Visualization

Designing and Building the Data Warehouse

Decisions in the Organization

Designing and Building Decision Support Systems

Implementing and Integrating Decision Support Systems

Creative Decision Making and Problem Solving

Intelligent Software Agents, Bots, Delegation, and Agency

Decision Support in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 2: Decisions and Decision Makers

In any problem context, before any effective investigation of alternative solutions can be conducted, the decision maker must first:

Which of the following involves factors relating to the forces acting on the decision maker in the course of making the decision?

All decisions in an organization are ultimately made by a single individual.

Stereotyping is a common perceptual block.

Mintzberg classifies adaptive activities as characterized by high risk and motivated by the proactive and reactive considerations.

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the analytical decision style? An analytical decision style is characterized by:

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the conceptual decision style? The conceptual decision style is characterized by:

Simon referred to the process of search-limiting strategies as inferencing.

List 10 common types of support provided by a DSS.

Which of the following is not part of the decision-making process?

Which of the following is not included in the Keen and Scott Morton classification of decision-making perspectives?

Which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the directive decision style? A directive decision style is characterized by:

The manner in which a decision is made is referred to as decision style.

List the advantages of using heuristics.

The term used to describe the manner in which a manager makes decisions is called:

Policies and procedures can affect organizational decision making.

Programmed decisions are more difficult to automate in a DSS than non-programmed decisions.

The reason there are so many different types of DSSs is that there are many different types of decisions.

The tendency to view alternatives as mutually exclusive events is a bias of individualdecision makers.

A problem is defined as the perception of a difference between the current state of affairs and a desired state of affairs.

Introduction to Decision Support Systems

Decisions in the Organization

Modeling Decision Processes

Group Decision Support and Groupware Technologies

Executive Information Systems

Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge Engineering and Acquisition

Machines That Can Learn

The Data Warehouse

Data Mining and Data Visualization

Designing and Building the Data Warehouse

Decisions in the Organization

Designing and Building Decision Support Systems

Implementing and Integrating Decision Support Systems

Creative Decision Making and Problem Solving

Intelligent Software Agents, Bots, Delegation, and Agency

Decision Support in the Twenty-First Century

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