Question 1

The Delphi Technique involves using a series of confidential questionnaires to refine a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nominal grouping is appropriate to use in situations in which groups may be affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  domination. 
B)  goal displacement. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  all of these 
A)  domination. 
B)  goal displacement. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  all of these

Question 3

Have you ever made a decision with information that was not timely,of good quality,complete,and/or relevant?
If so,was the decision a good one?
Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have made a decision with informa

Question 4

What quantitative techniques are commonly used to compare alternatives?

Accepted Answer

The five quantitative techniqu

Question 5

Nominal grouping is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

With bounded rational decisions,the decision maker attempts to use optimizing-selecting the best possible alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vroom's time-driven and development-driven models differ on all the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  focus. 
B)  value. 
C)  complexity. 
D)  orientation. 
A)  focus. 
B)  value. 
C)  complexity. 
D)  orientation.

Question 8

Are creativity and innovation really important to all types of businesses?
Is it important to evaluate a creative idea before it becomes an innovation?

Accepted Answer

Yes.If businesses want to attract and re

Question 9

Saul is a purchasing manager and is ordering retail inventory from the manufacturer.This would be classified as a __________ decision,made under conditions of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  programmed; certainty 
B)  programmed; risk 
C)  nonprogrammed; uncertainty 
D)  nonprogrammed; risk 
A)  programmed; certainty 
B)  programmed; risk 
C)  nonprogrammed; uncertainty 
D)  nonprogrammed; risk

Question 10

To determine the volume of sales or revenue that will result in a profit,use:

Accepted Answer

A)  break-even analysis. 
B)  capital budgeting. 
C)  linear programming. 
D)  probability theory. 
A)  break-even analysis. 
B)  capital budgeting. 
C)  linear programming. 
D)  probability theory.

Question 11

The relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  while performing the management functions, you must make decisions which are the basis for solving problems. 
B)  while performing the management functions, you must solve problems which is part of the decision-making process. 
C)  while making decisions, managers perform the management functions. 
D)  none of these 
A)  while performing the management functions, you must make decisions which are the basis for solving problems. 
B)  while performing the management functions, you must solve problems which is part of the decision-making process. 
C)  while making decisions, managers perform the management functions. 
D)  none of these

Question 12

Give an example of a poor decision made by a manager performing a management function.Explain the management function and the problem created by the poor decision.

Accepted Answer

One example of a poor decision made by a

Question 13

Problem solving is the process of selecting a course of action that will solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Kepner-Tregoe method combines the objective quantitative approach with some subjectivity,whereas cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to make a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why are generating and analyzing alternatives separate steps in the decision-making model?

Accepted Answer

Generating and evaluating alte

Question 16

Group members who focus on defending a solution while others try to come up with reasons the solution will not work are:

Accepted Answer

A)  decision champions. 
B)  devil's advocates. 
C)  defenders. 
D)  innovators. 
A)  decision champions. 
B)  devil's advocates. 
C)  defenders. 
D)  innovators.

Question 17

For what is Vroom's participative decision-making model primarily used?

Accepted Answer

The Vroom model is primarily u

Question 18

Groups may face all of the following potential difficulties EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy. 
B)  dominance. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  satisficing. 
A)  synergy. 
B)  dominance. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  satisficing.

Question 19

Most management decisions are made under conditions of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing 
B)  certainty 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  risk 
A)  satisficing 
B)  certainty 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  risk

Question 20

Do men and women make decisions differently?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether men and women ma

The Delphi Technique involves using a series of confidential questionnaires to refine a solution.

Nominal grouping is appropriate to use in situations in which groups may be affected by:

Have you ever made a decision with information that was not timely,of good quality,complete,and/or relevant? If so,was the decision a good one? Why or why not?

What quantitative techniques are commonly used to compare alternatives?

Nominal grouping is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

With bounded rational decisions,the decision maker attempts to use optimizing-selecting the best possible alternative.

Vroom's time-driven and development-driven models differ on all the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Are creativity and innovation really important to all types of businesses? Is it important to evaluate a creative idea before it becomes an innovation?

Saul is a purchasing manager and is ordering retail inventory from the manufacturer.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .

To determine the volume of sales or revenue that will result in a profit,use:

The relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making is that:

Give an example of a poor decision made by a manager performing a management function.Explain the management function and the problem created by the poor decision.

Problem solving is the process of selecting a course of action that will solve a problem.

The Kepner-Tregoe method combines the objective quantitative approach with some subjectivity,whereas cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to make a decision.

Why are generating and analyzing alternatives separate steps in the decision-making model?

Group members who focus on defending a solution while others try to come up with reasons the solution will not work are:

For what is Vroom's participative decision-making model primarily used?

Groups may face all of the following potential difficulties EXCEPT:

Most management decisions are made under conditions of __________.

Do men and women make decisions differently?

Management and Entrepreneurship

The Global Environment, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Strategic and Operational Planning

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity

Human Resources Management

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Leading With Influence

Communicating and Information Technology

Motivating for High Performance

Team Leadership

Control Systems: Financial and Human

Operations,quality,and Productivity

A Brief History of Management

Time Management

Career Management and Networking

Written Communication

Filters

Exam 3: Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

The Delphi Technique involves using a series of confidential questionnaires to refine a solution.

Nominal grouping is appropriate to use in situations in which groups may be affected by:

Have you ever made a decision with information that was not timely,of good quality,complete,and/or relevant? If so,was the decision a good one? Why or why not?

What quantitative techniques are commonly used to compare alternatives?

Nominal grouping is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

With bounded rational decisions,the decision maker attempts to use optimizing-selecting the best possible alternative.

Vroom's time-driven and development-driven models differ on all the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Are creativity and innovation really important to all types of businesses? Is it important to evaluate a creative idea before it becomes an innovation?

Saul is a purchasing manager and is ordering retail inventory from the manufacturer.This would be classified as a __________ decision,made under conditions of __________.

To determine the volume of sales or revenue that will result in a profit,use:

The relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making is that:

Give an example of a poor decision made by a manager performing a management function.Explain the management function and the problem created by the poor decision.

Problem solving is the process of selecting a course of action that will solve a problem.

The Kepner-Tregoe method combines the objective quantitative approach with some subjectivity,whereas cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to make a decision.

Why are generating and analyzing alternatives separate steps in the decision-making model?

Group members who focus on defending a solution while others try to come up with reasons the solution will not work are:

For what is Vroom's participative decision-making model primarily used?

Groups may face all of the following potential difficulties EXCEPT:

Most management decisions are made under conditions of __________.

Do men and women make decisions differently?

Management and Entrepreneurship

The Global Environment, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Strategic and Operational Planning

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity

Human Resources Management

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Leading With Influence

Communicating and Information Technology

Motivating for High Performance

Team Leadership

Control Systems: Financial and Human

Operations,quality,and Productivity

A Brief History of Management

Time Management

Career Management and Networking

Written Communication

Filters

Saul is a purchasing manager and is ordering retail inventory from the manufacturer.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .