Question 1

What is the current trend concerning the use of groups to solve problems and make decisions?

Accepted Answer

The current trend in

Question 2

When managers will not admit that they made a bad decision,they are in the process known as escalation of denial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define a problem in an organization you work for or have worked for.Be sure to clearly distinguish the symptoms from the causes of the problem.

Accepted Answer

One problem that I have encountered in a

Question 4

Incubation is sometimes referred to as the "Aha,now I get it" phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following quantitative techniques is the most subjective in making a decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost-benefit analysis 
B)  the Kepner-Tregoe method 
C)  linear programming 
D)  probability theory 
A)  cost-benefit analysis 
B)  the Kepner-Tregoe method 
C)  linear programming 
D)  probability theory

Question 6

Synectics is the process of generating novel alternatives through role playing and fantasizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In __________,decisions tend to be more autocratic.

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  the Philippines 
C)  Japan 
D)  Australia 
A)  the United States 
B)  the Philippines 
C)  Japan 
D)  Australia

Question 8

Judy is a manager at Sears and is scheduling employees for next week.This would be classified as a __________ decision,made under conditions of __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

All of the following are steps in the decision-making model EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  classify and define the problem or opportunity. 
B)  set objectives and criteria. 
C)  generate creative and innovative alternatives. 
D)  brainstorm. 
A)  classify and define the problem or opportunity. 
B)  set objectives and criteria. 
C)  generate creative and innovative alternatives. 
D)  brainstorm.

Question 10

Programmed decisions arise in recurring or routine situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Would a maximum price of $1,000 to spend on a stereo be an objective or a criterion?

Accepted Answer

This is a "must" cri

Question 13

Give an example of a group decision made in an organization you work for or have worked for.Identify the advantages and disadvantages encountered by the group.

Accepted Answer

One example of a group decision made in

Question 14

The current trend in management favors increased employee participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Are problem solving and decision making really all that important?
How do you rate your decision-making ability?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but students

Question 16

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be autocratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to derive a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  participative 
C)  faster 
D)  reflexive 
A)  autocratic 
B)  participative 
C)  faster 
D)  reflexive

Question 19

A reflective decision maker likes to take plenty of time to make decisions,gathering considerable information and analyzing several alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The time-driven version of Vroom's participative decision-making model emphasizes group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the current trend concerning the use of groups to solve problems and make decisions?

When managers will not admit that they made a bad decision,they are in the process known as escalation of denial.

Define a problem in an organization you work for or have worked for.Be sure to clearly distinguish the symptoms from the causes of the problem.

Incubation is sometimes referred to as the "Aha,now I get it" phenomenon.

Which of the following quantitative techniques is the most subjective in making a decision?

Synectics is the process of generating novel alternatives through role playing and fantasizing.

In __________,decisions tend to be more autocratic.

Judy is a manager at Sears and is scheduling employees for next week.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .

All of the following are steps in the decision-making model EXCEPT:

Programmed decisions arise in recurring or routine situations.

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

Would a maximum price of $1,000 to spend on a stereo be an objective or a criterion?

Give an example of a group decision made in an organization you work for or have worked for.Identify the advantages and disadvantages encountered by the group.

The current trend in management favors increased employee participation.

Are problem solving and decision making really all that important? How do you rate your decision-making ability?

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be autocratic.

Cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to derive a solution.

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be __________.

A reflective decision maker likes to take plenty of time to make decisions,gathering considerable information and analyzing several alternatives.

The time-driven version of Vroom's participative decision-making model emphasizes group development.

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

What is the current trend concerning the use of groups to solve problems and make decisions?

When managers will not admit that they made a bad decision,they are in the process known as escalation of denial.

Define a problem in an organization you work for or have worked for.Be sure to clearly distinguish the symptoms from the causes of the problem.

Incubation is sometimes referred to as the "Aha,now I get it" phenomenon.

Which of the following quantitative techniques is the most subjective in making a decision?

Synectics is the process of generating novel alternatives through role playing and fantasizing.

In __________,decisions tend to be more autocratic.

Judy is a manager at Sears and is scheduling employees for next week.This would be classified as a __________ decision,made under conditions of __________.

All of the following are steps in the decision-making model EXCEPT:

Programmed decisions arise in recurring or routine situations.

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

Would a maximum price of $1,000 to spend on a stereo be an objective or a criterion?

Give an example of a group decision made in an organization you work for or have worked for.Identify the advantages and disadvantages encountered by the group.

The current trend in management favors increased employee participation.

Are problem solving and decision making really all that important? How do you rate your decision-making ability?

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be autocratic.

Cost-benefit analysis uses subjective intuition and judgment along with math to derive a solution.

In countries with low power distance cultures,decision making tends to be __________.

A reflective decision maker likes to take plenty of time to make decisions,gathering considerable information and analyzing several alternatives.

The time-driven version of Vroom's participative decision-making model emphasizes group development.

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

Judy is a manager at Sears and is scheduling employees for next week.This would be classified as a decision,made under conditions of .