Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with a directive style are action oriented and decisive and like to focus on facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A simple decision context is stable, with clear cause-and-effect relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a dynamic/chaotic decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heuristic 
B)  Rational 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Optimizing 
E)  Intuition or evidence-based 
A)  Heuristic 
B)  Rational 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Optimizing 
E)  Intuition or evidence-based

Question 5

Describe the escalation of commitment bias, and give an example. What can managers do to reduce this bias?

Accepted Answer

The escalation of commitment bias refers

Question 6

What is "big data"? Why is it important for organizations?

Accepted Answer

Big data reflects the vast quantity of d

Question 7

The first question asked in Bagley's decision tree is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the proposed action legal? 
B)  Is the proposed action ethical? 
C)  Does the proposed action maximize shareholder value? 
D)  Does the proposed action affect any stakeholders? 
E)  Would it be ethical not to take the proposed action? 
A)  Is the proposed action legal? 
B)  Is the proposed action ethical? 
C)  Does the proposed action maximize shareholder value? 
D)  Does the proposed action affect any stakeholders? 
E)  Would it be ethical not to take the proposed action?

Question 8

The constraints associated with bounded rationality can include personal characteristics as well as the availability of internal and external resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

People with a directive style are action oriented and decisive and like to focus on facts.

A simple decision context is stable, with clear cause-and-effect relationships.

In a dynamic/chaotic decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Describe the escalation of commitment bias, and give an example. What can managers do to reduce this bias?

What is "big data"? Why is it important for organizations?

The first question asked in Bagley's decision tree is:

The constraints associated with bounded rationality can include personal characteristics as well as the availability of internal and external resources.

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

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

People with a directive style are action oriented and decisive and like to focus on facts.

A simple decision context is stable, with clear cause-and-effect relationships.

In a dynamic/chaotic decision environment, a manager should use the _______ method of decision making.

Describe the escalation of commitment bias, and give an example. What can managers do to reduce this bias?

What is "big data"? Why is it important for organizations?

The first question asked in Bagley's decision tree is:

The constraints associated with bounded rationality can include personal characteristics as well as the availability of internal and external resources.

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