Question 1

What is the third step in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gathering more information 
B)  Implementing the decision 
C)  Completing cost-benefit analysis 
D)  Deciding on a course of action 
A)  Gathering more information 
B)  Implementing the decision 
C)  Completing cost-benefit analysis 
D)  Deciding on a course of action D

Question 2

A(n)__________ is solving a problem in the context in which it is perceived; either positive or negative.

Accepted Answer

framing error

Question 3

What is the second step of the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding what to do 
B)  Evaluating the problem 
C)  Generating alternative courses of action 
D)  Implementing the decision 
A)  Deciding what to do 
B)  Evaluating the problem 
C)  Generating alternative courses of action 
D)  Implementing the decision C

Question 4

Solving a problem based on your perception of the situation,positive or negative is known as a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  availability heuristic 
B)  programmed decision 
C)  framing error 
D)  representative heuristic 
A)  availability heuristic 
B)  programmed decision 
C)  framing error 
D)  representative heuristic

Question 5

Authors suggest that in all steps of the decision-making process,a decision maker should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  escalating commitment. 
B)  alternative analysis. 
C)  ethical reasoning. 
D)  financial impact. 
A)  escalating commitment. 
B)  alternative analysis. 
C)  ethical reasoning. 
D)  financial impact.

Question 6

Which is the fourth cognitive style of decision making? Sensation thinkers,intuitive thinkers,sensation feelers,and

Accepted Answer

A)  risk takers. 
B)  intuitive feelers. 
C)  sensation takers. 
D)  intuitive takers. 
A)  risk takers. 
B)  intuitive feelers. 
C)  sensation takers. 
D)  intuitive takers.

Question 7

During which step of the decision-making process,cost-benefit analysis is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating results 
B)  Defining the problem 
C)  Implementing the decision 
D)  Generating alternative courses of action 
A)  Evaluating results 
B)  Defining the problem 
C)  Implementing the decision 
D)  Generating alternative courses of action

Question 8

When people adjust a previously existing value to make a decision,which heuristic occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escalating commitment 
B)  Representativeness 
C)  Anchoring and adjustment 
D)  Availability 
A)  Escalating commitment 
B)  Representativeness 
C)  Anchoring and adjustment 
D)  Availability

Question 9

A(n)__________ is a choice among possible alternative courses of action.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative 
B)  inquiry 
C)  guess 
D)  decision 
A)  alternative 
B)  inquiry 
C)  guess 
D)  decision

Question 10

Managers who are problem solvers will make decisions and try to solve problems when required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Once the decision is made,the role of the manager in the decision-making process is over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How we "frame" an issue,meaning cast it in a positive or negative light,impacts not only how we discuss the issue,but how we solve it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generate alternatives 
B)  Evaluate results 
C)  Define the problem 
D)  Make the decision 
A)  Generate alternatives 
B)  Evaluate results 
C)  Define the problem 
D)  Make the decision

Question 14

A situation that offers the possibility of a better future if the right steps are taken is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance threat 
B)  potential problem 
C)  performance opportunity 
D)  future problem 
A)  performance threat 
B)  potential problem 
C)  performance opportunity 
D)  future problem

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the drivers of personal creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task expertise 
B)  Task motivation 
C)  Subjective experience 
D)  Creativity skills 
A)  Task expertise 
B)  Task motivation 
C)  Subjective experience 
D)  Creativity skills

Question 16

When an individual moves in management ranks,the level of certainty in a problem environment tends to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When Mark attends only to information that confirms a decision already made,he is falling in the trap of which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escalating commitment 
B)  Framing error 
C)  Anchoring heuristic 
D)  Confirmation error 
A)  Escalating commitment 
B)  Framing error 
C)  Anchoring heuristic 
D)  Confirmation error

Question 18

Step one in the decision-making process is where the problem or opportunity is identified and defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three types of decision making environments are:

Accepted Answer

A)  good, neutral, and bad. 
B)  certain, risk, and uncertain. 
C)  absolute, not sure, and no idea. 
D)  certain, not sure, and risk. 
A)  good, neutral, and bad. 
B)  certain, risk, and uncertain. 
C)  absolute, not sure, and no idea. 
D)  certain, not sure, and risk.

Question 20

The generation of a novel idea or approach that solves a problem or identifies an opportunity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving. 
B)  representative thinking. 
C)  creativity. 
D)  availability heuristic. 
A)  problem solving. 
B)  representative thinking. 
C)  creativity. 
D)  availability heuristic.

What is the third step in the decision-making process?

A(n)__________ is solving a problem in the context in which it is perceived; either positive or negative.

What is the second step of the decision-making process?

Solving a problem based on your perception of the situation,positive or negative is known as a(n)__________.

Authors suggest that in all steps of the decision-making process,a decision maker should consider

Which is the fourth cognitive style of decision making? Sensation thinkers,intuitive thinkers,sensation feelers,and

During which step of the decision-making process,cost-benefit analysis is used?

When people adjust a previously existing value to make a decision,which heuristic occur?

A(n)__________ is a choice among possible alternative courses of action.

Managers who are problem solvers will make decisions and try to solve problems when required.

Once the decision is made,the role of the manager in the decision-making process is over.

How we "frame" an issue,meaning cast it in a positive or negative light,impacts not only how we discuss the issue,but how we solve it.

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

A situation that offers the possibility of a better future if the right steps are taken is called a __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the drivers of personal creativity?

When an individual moves in management ranks,the level of certainty in a problem environment tends to increase.

When Mark attends only to information that confirms a decision already made,he is falling in the trap of which of these?

Step one in the decision-making process is where the problem or opportunity is identified and defined.

The three types of decision making environments are:

The generation of a novel idea or approach that solves a problem or identifies an opportunity is called

Managers and the Management Process

Management Learning

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Plans and Planning Techniques

Controls and Control Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organizational Cultures, innovation, and Change

Human Resource Management

Schermerhorn Exploring

Individual Behavior

Motivation

Teams and Teamwork

Communication

Diversity and Global Cultures

Globalization and International Business

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

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Exam 4: Managers As Decision Makers

What is the third step in the decision-making process?

A(n)__________ is solving a problem in the context in which it is perceived; either positive or negative.

What is the second step of the decision-making process?

Solving a problem based on your perception of the situation,positive or negative is known as a(n)__________.

Authors suggest that in all steps of the decision-making process,a decision maker should consider

Which is the fourth cognitive style of decision making? Sensation thinkers,intuitive thinkers,sensation feelers,and

During which step of the decision-making process,cost-benefit analysis is used?

When people adjust a previously existing value to make a decision,which heuristic occur?

A(n)__________ is a choice among possible alternative courses of action.

Managers who are problem solvers will make decisions and try to solve problems when required.

Once the decision is made,the role of the manager in the decision-making process is over.

How we "frame" an issue,meaning cast it in a positive or negative light,impacts not only how we discuss the issue,but how we solve it.

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

A situation that offers the possibility of a better future if the right steps are taken is called a __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the drivers of personal creativity?

When an individual moves in management ranks,the level of certainty in a problem environment tends to increase.

When Mark attends only to information that confirms a decision already made,he is falling in the trap of which of these?

Step one in the decision-making process is where the problem or opportunity is identified and defined.

The three types of decision making environments are:

The generation of a novel idea or approach that solves a problem or identifies an opportunity is called

Managers and the Management Process

Management Learning

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Plans and Planning Techniques

Controls and Control Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organizational Cultures, innovation, and Change

Human Resource Management

Schermerhorn Exploring

Individual Behavior

Motivation

Teams and Teamwork

Communication

Diversity and Global Cultures

Globalization and International Business

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Filters