Question 1

One of the advantages of group decision making over individual decision making is that it takes less time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Creative performance behaviors produce creative outcome effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) ________ is a graphical representation of the process underlying decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  PERT chart 
B)  GANNT chart 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Flowchart 
E)  Organizational chart 
A)  PERT chart 
B)  GANNT chart 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Flowchart 
E)  Organizational chart

Question 4

The benefits of trying to follow a rational process in decision making are quality, transparency, and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An opportunity represents a situation in which there are possibilities to do things that lead to results that exceed goals and expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in making decisions. 
B)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in informing decisions. 
C)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in supporting decisions. 
D)  Evidence-based decision making should always be used in supporting decisions. 
E)  Evidence-based decision making should sometimes be used in supporting decisions. 
A)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in making decisions. 
B)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in informing decisions. 
C)  Evidence-based decision making should never be used in supporting decisions. 
D)  Evidence-based decision making should always be used in supporting decisions. 
E)  Evidence-based decision making should sometimes be used in supporting decisions.

Question 7

Whether you face a problem or an opportunity, the goal is always to make improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Often, decision makers "rush to judgment." Therefore, they are encouraged to slow down when making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A decision environment in which there is a clear relationship between cause and effect, but some people might not see it, and more than one solution may be effective, is categorized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic/chaotic 
B)  Complex 
C)  Complicated 
D)  Simple 
E)  Programmed 
A)  Dynamic/chaotic 
B)  Complex 
C)  Complicated 
D)  Simple 
E)  Programmed

Question 10

In the _________ bias, a decision maker is influenced by the manner in which a problem or question is stated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmation 
B)  Availability 
C)  Representativeness 
D)  Overconfidence 
E)  Framing 
A)  Confirmation 
B)  Availability 
C)  Representativeness 
D)  Overconfidence 
E)  Framing

Question 11

_________ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is "good enough."

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisficing 
B)  Optimizing 
C)  Minimizing 
D)  Using intuition 
E)  Rationalizing 
A)  Satisficing 
B)  Optimizing 
C)  Minimizing 
D)  Using intuition 
E)  Rationalizing

Question 12

The sense of "we-ness" that overrides individual differences and motives is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Group coherence 
B)  Group cohesiveness 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Peer pressure 
E)  Stereotyping 
A)  Group coherence 
B)  Group cohesiveness 
C)  Groupthink 
D)  Peer pressure 
E)  Stereotyping

Question 13

One of the creative performance behaviors is preparation and information gathering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe each decision-making style and give the pros and cons of each.

Accepted Answer

The Directive Style: People with a direc

Question 15

Bagley's decision tree model can provide a quick formula that managers and organizations can use to evaluate every ethical question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lily had graduated from high school and was ready to go to university. However, she also loved sports. She wanted to join a basketball academy and become a professional basketball player. She found her uncertainty about her future very stressful and was psychologically uncomfortable about it. This implies that Lily had a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low tolerance for ambiguity 
B)  Conceptual decision-making style 
C)  Low need for structure 
D)  Analytical style of decision making 
E)  High social concern 
A)  Low tolerance for ambiguity 
B)  Conceptual decision-making style 
C)  Low need for structure 
D)  Analytical style of decision making 
E)  High social concern

Question 17

In a complex decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heuristic 
B)  Rational 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Optimizing 
E)  Intuition 
A)  Heuristic 
B)  Rational 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Optimizing 
E)  Intuition

Question 18

Define decision-making style. Draw the model of decision-making styles, identify the four styles, and describe the dimensions that underlie these styles.

Accepted Answer

A decision-making style is how an indivi

Question 19

The idea that decision makers are restricted by constraints when making decisions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Normative intuition 
B)  Holistic intuition 
C)  Bounded rationality 
D)  Optimal satisfaction 
E)  Explicit knowledge 
A)  Normative intuition 
B)  Holistic intuition 
C)  Bounded rationality 
D)  Optimal satisfaction 
E)  Explicit knowledge

Question 20

The first stage associated with rational decision making is to generate alternative solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the advantages of group decision making over individual decision making is that it takes less time.

Creative performance behaviors produce creative outcome effectiveness.

A(n) ________ is a graphical representation of the process underlying decisions.

The benefits of trying to follow a rational process in decision making are quality, transparency, and responsibility.

An opportunity represents a situation in which there are possibilities to do things that lead to results that exceed goals and expectations.

Which of the following statements is true?

Whether you face a problem or an opportunity, the goal is always to make improvements.

Often, decision makers "rush to judgment." Therefore, they are encouraged to slow down when making decisions.

A decision environment in which there is a clear relationship between cause and effect, but some people might not see it, and more than one solution may be effective, is categorized as:

In the _________ bias, a decision maker is influenced by the manner in which a problem or question is stated.

_________ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is "good enough."

The sense of "we-ness" that overrides individual differences and motives is called:

One of the creative performance behaviors is preparation and information gathering.

Describe each decision-making style and give the pros and cons of each.

Bagley's decision tree model can provide a quick formula that managers and organizations can use to evaluate every ethical question.

In a complex decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Define decision-making style. Draw the model of decision-making styles, identify the four styles, and describe the dimensions that underlie these styles.

The idea that decision makers are restricted by constraints when making decisions is called:

The first stage associated with rational decision making is to generate alternative solutions.

Making Ob Work for Me

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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Exam 11: Decision Making and Creativity

One of the advantages of group decision making over individual decision making is that it takes less time.

Creative performance behaviors produce creative outcome effectiveness.

A(n) ________ is a graphical representation of the process underlying decisions.

The benefits of trying to follow a rational process in decision making are quality, transparency, and responsibility.

An opportunity represents a situation in which there are possibilities to do things that lead to results that exceed goals and expectations.

Which of the following statements is true?

Whether you face a problem or an opportunity, the goal is always to make improvements.

Often, decision makers "rush to judgment." Therefore, they are encouraged to slow down when making decisions.

A decision environment in which there is a clear relationship between cause and effect, but some people might not see it, and more than one solution may be effective, is categorized as:

In the _________ bias, a decision maker is influenced by the manner in which a problem or question is stated.

_________ consists of choosing a solution that meets some minimum qualifications, one that is "good enough."

The sense of "we-ness" that overrides individual differences and motives is called:

One of the creative performance behaviors is preparation and information gathering.

Describe each decision-making style and give the pros and cons of each.

Bagley's decision tree model can provide a quick formula that managers and organizations can use to evaluate every ethical question.

In a complex decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Define decision-making style. Draw the model of decision-making styles, identify the four styles, and describe the dimensions that underlie these styles.

The idea that decision makers are restricted by constraints when making decisions is called:

The first stage associated with rational decision making is to generate alternative solutions.

Making Ob Work for Me

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters