Question 1

List two advantages and two disadvantages of group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: more ideas are contributed,broader perspective,more support of the solution's implementation,and the group thinks of the solution as their own.Disadvantages: time-consuming,takes away time from producing,possible group domination by one or a small subgroup,and groupthink.Students may choose any two of each.

Question 2

A decision tree is a computer program that leads the user through the steps of the formal decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

People who are involved in coming up with a solution are less likely to support the implementation of that solution,since they know that the solution is still the supervisor's total responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Rationalization interferes with good decisions when the decision maker focuses more on weighing alternatives against previously defined criteria than on justifying an alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A fundamental way to become more creative is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be open to one's own ideas. 
B)  think of as few alternatives as one can. 
C)  evaluate alternatives at the same time as one thinks of them. 
D)  reject immediately any ideas that one does not like. 
A)  be open to one's own ideas. 
B)  think of as few alternatives as one can. 
C)  evaluate alternatives at the same time as one thinks of them. 
D)  reject immediately any ideas that one does not like.

Question 6

Which of the following refers to a rigid opinion about categories of people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Narcissism 
C)  Stereotype 
D)  Nepotism 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Narcissism 
C)  Stereotype 
D)  Nepotism

Question 7

When the manager needs to know about a decision,it is usually smart for a supervisor to:

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss the problem before reaching and announcing the decision. 
B)  inform the manager about every minor decision the supervisor makes each day. 
C)  quickly select the course of action that seems best. 
D)  agree to discuss the decision as soon as possible after it is made. 
A)  discuss the problem before reaching and announcing the decision. 
B)  inform the manager about every minor decision the supervisor makes each day. 
C)  quickly select the course of action that seems best. 
D)  agree to discuss the decision as soon as possible after it is made.

Question 8

When the boss needs to know about a decision,it is usually a good idea to discuss the problem after reaching and announcing the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the behavior typical of a decisive supervisor or manager.

Accepted Answer

Certain kinds of behavior are typical of

Question 10

To overcome isolation,supervisors should talk and listen to their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The process of evaluating alternatives should be as subjective as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Looks at problems from a narrow perspective 
B)  Contributes only a few ideas 
C)  Leads to reduced groupthink 
D)  Takes more time to reach decisions 
A)  Looks at problems from a narrow perspective 
B)  Contributes only a few ideas 
C)  Leads to reduced groupthink 
D)  Takes more time to reach decisions

Question 13

One trap for decision makers is making a major issue out of every decision to make one feel important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the rational model of decision making,the first step of the decision maker is to get feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Given human and organizational limitations,supervisors are unable to make compromises most of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In most situations,an event should not carry more weight simply because it is more recent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One advantage of group decision making is groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Being decisive means reaching a decision within a reasonable amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define decision.List the steps involved in the rational model of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A decision is a choice from among availa

Question 20

Describe how encouraging participation and brainstorming can be used in group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Group decision making is dependent upon

List two advantages and two disadvantages of group decision making.

A decision tree is a computer program that leads the user through the steps of the formal decision-making process.

People who are involved in coming up with a solution are less likely to support the implementation of that solution,since they know that the solution is still the supervisor's total responsibility.

Rationalization interferes with good decisions when the decision maker focuses more on weighing alternatives against previously defined criteria than on justifying an alternative.

A fundamental way to become more creative is to:

Which of the following refers to a rigid opinion about categories of people?

When the manager needs to know about a decision,it is usually smart for a supervisor to:

When the boss needs to know about a decision,it is usually a good idea to discuss the problem after reaching and announcing the decision.

Describe the behavior typical of a decisive supervisor or manager.

To overcome isolation,supervisors should talk and listen to their employees.

The process of evaluating alternatives should be as subjective as possible.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision?

One trap for decision makers is making a major issue out of every decision to make one feel important.

According to the rational model of decision making,the first step of the decision maker is to get feedback.

Given human and organizational limitations,supervisors are unable to make compromises most of the time.

In most situations,an event should not carry more weight simply because it is more recent.

One advantage of group decision making is groupthink.

Being decisive means reaching a decision within a reasonable amount of time.

Define decision.List the steps involved in the rational model of decision making.

Describe how encouraging participation and brainstorming can be used in group decision making.

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

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Exam 9: Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

List two advantages and two disadvantages of group decision making.

A decision tree is a computer program that leads the user through the steps of the formal decision-making process.

People who are involved in coming up with a solution are less likely to support the implementation of that solution,since they know that the solution is still the supervisor's total responsibility.

Rationalization interferes with good decisions when the decision maker focuses more on weighing alternatives against previously defined criteria than on justifying an alternative.

A fundamental way to become more creative is to:

Which of the following refers to a rigid opinion about categories of people?

When the manager needs to know about a decision,it is usually smart for a supervisor to:

When the boss needs to know about a decision,it is usually a good idea to discuss the problem after reaching and announcing the decision.

Describe the behavior typical of a decisive supervisor or manager.

To overcome isolation,supervisors should talk and listen to their employees.

The process of evaluating alternatives should be as subjective as possible.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group decision?

One trap for decision makers is making a major issue out of every decision to make one feel important.

According to the rational model of decision making,the first step of the decision maker is to get feedback.

Given human and organizational limitations,supervisors are unable to make compromises most of the time.

In most situations,an event should not carry more weight simply because it is more recent.

One advantage of group decision making is groupthink.

Being decisive means reaching a decision within a reasonable amount of time.

Define decision.List the steps involved in the rational model of decision making.

Describe how encouraging participation and brainstorming can be used in group decision making.

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters