Exam 3: Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Describe the differences among quantitative techniques,the Kepner-Tregoe method,and cost-benefit analysis for analyzing and selecting an alternative.

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Question 81

Consensus mapping is the process of developing group agreement on a solution to a problem.

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Question 82

State the difference between an objective and a "must" and "want" criteria.

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Question 83

The steps in the decision-making process,in order,are (1)classify and define the problem or opportunity,(2)set objectives and criteria,(3)generate creative and innovative alternatives,(4)analyze alternatives and select the most feasible,and (5)plan and implement the decision.

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Question 84

Brainstorming is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

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Question 85

What is the relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making?

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Question 86

Give an example of how you,or someone else,solved a problem using the stages in the creative process.Be sure to list the steps and note whether illumination came during incubation or while working on the problem.

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Question 87

Groupthink occurs when an individual or subgroup tries to get the group to accept a particular alternative or dominates the group for personal reasons,rather than pursuing the original goal of finding the best solution.

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Question 88

David was instrumental in developing projections for acquiring new projects for the coming year.Which of the following quantitative methods was David using?

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Question 89

Give an example of a programmed and a nonprogrammed decision faced by an organization you work for or have worked for,and describe the decision condition in each case.

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Question 90

What is the role of intuition in decision making? Should managers use more objective or subjective intuition techniques when making decisions?

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Question 91

There are three decision-making conditions.

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Question 92

Describe when to use rational versus bounded rational decision making and group versus individual decision making.

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Question 93

Nominal grouping is the process of:

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Question 94

The Cadillac division of GM needs to decide if they should produce a minivan,which is a type of vehicle they have never made before.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .

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Question 95

Programmed decisions:

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Question 96

When making a decision under the conditions of certainty,you know the outcome of each alternative in advance.

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Question 97

SlimRight Co.uses brainstorming to develop new ideas on how to reach the diet-conscious market.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

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Question 98

Leeza indicated she did not understand what was wrong with her diversity program.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

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Question 99

Explain the relationship among the management functions,decision making,and problem solving.

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Describe the differences among quantitative techniques,the Kepner-Tregoe method,and cost-benefit analysis for analyzing and selecting an alternative.

Consensus mapping is the process of developing group agreement on a solution to a problem.

State the difference between an objective and a "must" and "want" criteria.

The steps in the decision-making process,in order,are (1)classify and define the problem or opportunity,(2)set objectives and criteria,(3)generate creative and innovative alternatives,(4)analyze alternatives and select the most feasible,and (5)plan and implement the decision.

Brainstorming is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

What is the relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making?

Give an example of how you,or someone else,solved a problem using the stages in the creative process.Be sure to list the steps and note whether illumination came during incubation or while working on the problem.

Groupthink occurs when an individual or subgroup tries to get the group to accept a particular alternative or dominates the group for personal reasons,rather than pursuing the original goal of finding the best solution.

David was instrumental in developing projections for acquiring new projects for the coming year.Which of the following quantitative methods was David using?

Give an example of a programmed and a nonprogrammed decision faced by an organization you work for or have worked for,and describe the decision condition in each case.

What is the role of intuition in decision making? Should managers use more objective or subjective intuition techniques when making decisions?

There are three decision-making conditions.

Describe when to use rational versus bounded rational decision making and group versus individual decision making.

Nominal grouping is the process of:

The Cadillac division of GM needs to decide if they should produce a minivan,which is a type of vehicle they have never made before.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .

Programmed decisions:

When making a decision under the conditions of certainty,you know the outcome of each alternative in advance.

SlimRight Co.uses brainstorming to develop new ideas on how to reach the diet-conscious market.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

Leeza indicated she did not understand what was wrong with her diversity program.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

Explain the relationship among the management functions,decision making,and problem solving.

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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Exam 3: Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Describe the differences among quantitative techniques,the Kepner-Tregoe method,and cost-benefit analysis for analyzing and selecting an alternative.

Consensus mapping is the process of developing group agreement on a solution to a problem.

State the difference between an objective and a "must" and "want" criteria.

The steps in the decision-making process,in order,are (1)classify and define the problem or opportunity,(2)set objectives and criteria,(3)generate creative and innovative alternatives,(4)analyze alternatives and select the most feasible,and (5)plan and implement the decision.

Brainstorming is the process of suggesting many possible alternatives without evaluation.

What is the relationship among the management functions,problem solving,and decision making?

Give an example of how you,or someone else,solved a problem using the stages in the creative process.Be sure to list the steps and note whether illumination came during incubation or while working on the problem.

Groupthink occurs when an individual or subgroup tries to get the group to accept a particular alternative or dominates the group for personal reasons,rather than pursuing the original goal of finding the best solution.

David was instrumental in developing projections for acquiring new projects for the coming year.Which of the following quantitative methods was David using?

Give an example of a programmed and a nonprogrammed decision faced by an organization you work for or have worked for,and describe the decision condition in each case.

What is the role of intuition in decision making? Should managers use more objective or subjective intuition techniques when making decisions?

There are three decision-making conditions.

Describe when to use rational versus bounded rational decision making and group versus individual decision making.

Nominal grouping is the process of:

The Cadillac division of GM needs to decide if they should produce a minivan,which is a type of vehicle they have never made before.This would be classified as a __________ decision,made under conditions of __________.

Programmed decisions:

When making a decision under the conditions of certainty,you know the outcome of each alternative in advance.

SlimRight Co.uses brainstorming to develop new ideas on how to reach the diet-conscious market.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

Leeza indicated she did not understand what was wrong with her diversity program.Which step of the decision-making model does this represent?

Explain the relationship among the management functions,decision making,and problem solving.

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

The Cadillac division of GM needs to decide if they should produce a minivan,which is a type of vehicle they have never made before.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .