Question 1

When _____ arises, a decision maker questions the decision made and searches for information to bolster it.

Accepted Answer

A) post-decision uncertainty 
B) conflict reduction 
C) rationalization bias 
D) cognitive dissonance 
E) positive reinforcement 
A) post-decision uncertainty 
B) conflict reduction 
C) rationalization bias 
D) cognitive dissonance 
E) positive reinforcement

Question 2

______ represents a coming together of all the scattered thoughts and ideas that were maturing during incubation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ represents a coming together of all...

Question 3

The rational decision-making process begins with the identification of a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the following:
-insight

Accepted Answer

A) doubt about a choice that has been made 
B) a spontaneous breakthrough 
C) ideas mature and develop 
D) see differences between situations, phenomena, or events 
E) beliefs constituting right and wrong
F)choosing from several alternatives
G)assumes bounded rationality
H)new perspectives on existing ideas
I)require problem solving
J)doubt about a decision already made
K)decision rules available
L)lacks enough information
M)cannot deal with all the information
N)finding the answer to a question
O)usually the first stage in creative process
P)solution meets minimal requirements
Q)alternative action if unexpected disruption
R)persistence in an ineffective plan
S)innate belief about something
T)informal alliance of individuals or groups 
A) doubt about a choice that has been made 
B) a spontaneous breakthrough 
C) ideas mature and develop 
D) see differences between situations, phenomena, or events 
E) beliefs constituting right and wrong
F)choosing from several alternatives
G)assumes bounded rationality
H)new perspectives on existing ideas
I)require problem solving
J)doubt about a decision already made
K)decision rules available
L)lacks enough information
M)cannot deal with all the information
N)finding the answer to a question
O)usually the first stage in creative process
P)solution meets minimal requirements
Q)alternative action if unexpected disruption
R)persistence in an ineffective plan
S)innate belief about something
T)informal alliance of individuals or groups

Question 5

Discuss the various steps of the rational decision-making process, then apply the steps to a either a personal or professional decision that you had to make.

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making process inv

Question 6

Being able to see differences between situations, phenomena, or events is a creative ability called _____ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) referent 
B) convergent 
C) divergent 
D) emergent 
E) parallel 
A) referent 
B) convergent 
C) divergent 
D) emergent 
E) parallel

Question 7

Contingency plans are a part of what phase of the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A) Stating the goal 
B) Evaluating alternatives 
C) Choosing an alternative 
D) Implementation 
E) Alternative generation 
A) Stating the goal 
B) Evaluating alternatives 
C) Choosing an alternative 
D) Implementation 
E) Alternative generation

Question 8

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

Accepted Answer

A) certainty 
B) rationality 
C) risk 
D) insanity 
E) burnout 
A) certainty 
B) rationality 
C) risk 
D) insanity 
E) burnout

Question 9

The basic elements of decision making include ______ that guide the decision maker's actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic elements of decision making include...

Question 10

Programmed decisions usually require the decision maker to utilize different decision rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following represents the step of the rational decision-making approach in which the outcomes of the decision are compared to the desired goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Analyze the decision 
B) Control: measure and adjust 
C) Determine the goal 
D) Collect data 
E) Analyze the situation 
A) Analyze the decision 
B) Control: measure and adjust 
C) Determine the goal 
D) Collect data 
E) Analyze the situation

Question 12

Cognitive abilities are an individual's power to think intelligently and to analyze situations and data effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the factors that make a person more creative. Analyze your own approach to decision making based on these factors.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can contr

Question 14

A decision maker's actions are guided by

Accepted Answer

A) personal decisions. 
B) a goal. 
C) an operating budget. 
D) interpersonal relationships. 
E) a code of honor. 
A) personal decisions. 
B) a goal. 
C) an operating budget. 
D) interpersonal relationships. 
E) a code of honor.

Question 15

The rational decision-making approach assumes all of these EXCEPT that decision makers

Accepted Answer

A) have complete information. 
B) are objective. 
C) are systematic in their approach to decisions. 
D) work in an organization that encourages logical choices. 
E) make satisficing decisions. 
A) have complete information. 
B) are objective. 
C) are systematic in their approach to decisions. 
D) work in an organization that encourages logical choices. 
E) make satisficing decisions.

Question 16

Explain how intuition, escalation of commitment and risk propensity alter the assumptions of the rational decision-making model?

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making model assum

Question 17

Because of the unrealistic demands of the rational approach and the limited, short-term orientation of the behavioral approach, neither is entirely satisfactory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prospect theory argues that when people make...

Question 20

Define the terms satisficing and suboptimizing, and describe a situation in which you satisficed and a situation in which you suboptimized.

Accepted Answer

Satisficing is a decision-making strateg

When _____ arises, a decision maker questions the decision made and searches for information to bolster it.

______ represents a coming together of all the scattered thoughts and ideas that were maturing during incubation.

The rational decision-making process begins with the identification of a problem.

Match the following: -insight

Discuss the various steps of the rational decision-making process, then apply the steps to a either a personal or professional decision that you had to make.

Being able to see differences between situations, phenomena, or events is a creative ability called _____ thinking.

Contingency plans are a part of what phase of the decision-making process?

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

The basic elements of decision making include ______ that guide the decision maker's actions.

Programmed decisions usually require the decision maker to utilize different decision rules.

Which of the following represents the step of the rational decision-making approach in which the outcomes of the decision are compared to the desired goal?

Cognitive abilities are an individual's power to think intelligently and to analyze situations and data effectively.

Discuss the factors that make a person more creative. Analyze your own approach to decision making based on these factors.

A decision maker's actions are guided by

The rational decision-making approach assumes all of these EXCEPT that decision makers

Explain how intuition, escalation of commitment and risk propensity alter the assumptions of the rational decision-making model?

Because of the unrealistic demands of the rational approach and the limited, short-term orientation of the behavioral approach, neither is entirely satisfactory.

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

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

Define the terms satisficing and suboptimizing, and describe a situation in which you satisficed and a situation in which you suboptimized.

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Exam 8: Decision Making and Problem Solving

When _____ arises, a decision maker questions the decision made and searches for information to bolster it.

______ represents a coming together of all the scattered thoughts and ideas that were maturing during incubation.

The rational decision-making process begins with the identification of a problem.

Match the following: -insight

Discuss the various steps of the rational decision-making process, then apply the steps to a either a personal or professional decision that you had to make.

Being able to see differences between situations, phenomena, or events is a creative ability called _____ thinking.

Contingency plans are a part of what phase of the decision-making process?

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

The basic elements of decision making include ______ that guide the decision maker's actions.

Programmed decisions usually require the decision maker to utilize different decision rules.

Which of the following represents the step of the rational decision-making approach in which the outcomes of the decision are compared to the desired goal?

Cognitive abilities are an individual's power to think intelligently and to analyze situations and data effectively.

Discuss the factors that make a person more creative. Analyze your own approach to decision making based on these factors.

A decision maker's actions are guided by

The rational decision-making approach assumes all of these EXCEPT that decision makers

Explain how intuition, escalation of commitment and risk propensity alter the assumptions of the rational decision-making model?

Because of the unrealistic demands of the rational approach and the limited, short-term orientation of the behavioral approach, neither is entirely satisfactory.

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

Prospect theory argues that when people make decisions under conditions of _____ they are more motivated to avoid losses than they are to seek gains.

Define the terms satisficing and suboptimizing, and describe a situation in which you satisficed and a situation in which you suboptimized.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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