Question 1

__________ occurs when group members withhold different views to appear as though they are in agreement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal displacement 
B)  Conformity 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Satisficing 
A)  Goal displacement 
B)  Conformity 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Satisficing

Question 2

With programmed decision making,the alternative is usually predetermined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discounted cash flow is a technique that is used in:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Why is it necessary to determine the decision structure and decision-making conditions?

Accepted Answer

These are the determinants of

Question 5

Have you or someone you know experienced escalation of commitment?
If so,explain.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have observed escalation of commi

Question 6

There are seven steps in the decision-making model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nominal grouping usually involves __________ steps.

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  five 
C)  six 
D)  seven 
A)  four 
B)  five 
C)  six 
D)  seven

Question 8

Consensus mapping is the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  generating and alternatives through role playing and fantasizing. 
B)  generating and evaluating alternatives using a structured voting method. 
C)  suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation. 
D)  developing group agreement on a solution to a problem. 
A)  generating and alternatives through role playing and fantasizing. 
B)  generating and evaluating alternatives using a structured voting method. 
C)  suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation. 
D)  developing group agreement on a solution to a problem.

Question 9

One way to __________ without evaluation is to use brainstorming.

Accepted Answer

A)  define the problem 
B)  set objectives and criteria 
C)  generate alternatives 
D)  analyze and select alternatives 
A)  define the problem 
B)  set objectives and criteria 
C)  generate alternatives 
D)  analyze and select alternatives

Question 10

The first step in the decision-making model is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  classify and define the problem or opportunity. 
B)  set objectives and criteria. 
C)  analyze alternatives and select the most feasible. 
D)  plan and implement the decision. 
A)  classify and define the problem or opportunity. 
B)  set objectives and criteria. 
C)  analyze alternatives and select the most feasible. 
D)  plan and implement the decision.

Question 11

Upper-level managers tend to make more nonprogrammed decisions than lower-level managers do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Potential disadvantages of group decision making include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  optimizing. 
B)  wasted time. 
C)  satisficing. 
D)  goal displacement. 
A)  optimizing. 
B)  wasted time. 
C)  satisficing. 
D)  goal displacement.

Question 13

Explain the relationship among objectives,problem solving,and decision making.

Accepted Answer

Managers are responsible for setting and

Question 14

When is the cost-benefit analysis commonly used?

Accepted Answer

The cost-benefit analysis is c

Question 15

Describe a situation in which a job objective was not met.Identify the problem created and the decision made in regard to this problem.

Accepted Answer

One situation in which a job objective w

Question 16

Creativity is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a way of thinking that generates new ideas. 
B)  the implementation of a new idea. 
C)  putting existing elements together in a new combination. 
D)  using the decision-making process. 
A)  a way of thinking that generates new ideas. 
B)  the implementation of a new idea. 
C)  putting existing elements together in a new combination. 
D)  using the decision-making process.

Question 17

List the six steps in the decision-making model.

Accepted Answer

The steps in the decision-making model a

Question 18

Pin Co.determined that based upon their costs,they will have to sell 2,000,000 pins before they make any profit.Which of the following quantitative methods is Pin Co.using?

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 19

Have you ever used any of the techniques for analyzing and selecting an alternative?
If so,which one(s)?

Accepted Answer

As an AI language model, I don't have pe

Question 20

Is a decrease in sales and/or profits a symptom or a cause of a problem?

Accepted Answer

They are symptoms that a probl

__________ occurs when group members withhold different views to appear as though they are in agreement.

With programmed decision making,the alternative is usually predetermined.

Discounted cash flow is a technique that is used in:

Why is it necessary to determine the decision structure and decision-making conditions?

Have you or someone you know experienced escalation of commitment? If so,explain.

There are seven steps in the decision-making model.

Nominal grouping usually involves __________ steps.

Consensus mapping is the process of:

One way to __________ without evaluation is to use brainstorming.

The first step in the decision-making model is to:

Upper-level managers tend to make more nonprogrammed decisions than lower-level managers do.

Potential disadvantages of group decision making include all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the relationship among objectives,problem solving,and decision making.

When is the cost-benefit analysis commonly used?

Describe a situation in which a job objective was not met.Identify the problem created and the decision made in regard to this problem.

Creativity is defined as:

List the six steps in the decision-making model.

Pin Co.determined that based upon their costs,they will have to sell 2,000,000 pins before they make any profit.Which of the following quantitative methods is Pin Co.using?

Have you ever used any of the techniques for analyzing and selecting an alternative? If so,which one(s)?

Is a decrease in sales and/or profits a symptom or a cause of a problem?

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__________ occurs when group members withhold different views to appear as though they are in agreement.

With programmed decision making,the alternative is usually predetermined.

Discounted cash flow is a technique that is used in:

Why is it necessary to determine the decision structure and decision-making conditions?

Have you or someone you know experienced escalation of commitment? If so,explain.

There are seven steps in the decision-making model.

Nominal grouping usually involves __________ steps.

Consensus mapping is the process of:

One way to __________ without evaluation is to use brainstorming.

The first step in the decision-making model is to:

Upper-level managers tend to make more nonprogrammed decisions than lower-level managers do.

Potential disadvantages of group decision making include all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the relationship among objectives,problem solving,and decision making.

When is the cost-benefit analysis commonly used?

Describe a situation in which a job objective was not met.Identify the problem created and the decision made in regard to this problem.

Creativity is defined as:

List the six steps in the decision-making model.

Pin Co.determined that based upon their costs,they will have to sell 2,000,000 pins before they make any profit.Which of the following quantitative methods is Pin Co.using?

Have you ever used any of the techniques for analyzing and selecting an alternative? If so,which one(s)?

Is a decrease in sales and/or profits a symptom or a cause of a problem?

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

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