Question 1

The decision to hire a janitorial service,buy a fleet of sales vehicles,or hire a public relations expert are all examples of decisions made

Accepted Answer

A)  with bounded rationality. 
B)  under risk. 
C)  under uncertainty. 
D)  with a satisficing result. 
E)  under certainty. 
A)  with bounded rationality. 
B)  under risk. 
C)  under uncertainty. 
D)  with a satisficing result. 
E)  under certainty.

Question 2

A plant manager notices that overtime seems to be excessive.This will stimulate a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At least one member of the group or team might be assigned the role of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At least one member of the group...

Question 4

In more and more organizations today,important decisions are made by individuals rather than by groups and teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Roll the dice

Accepted Answer

A) Coalition 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Ethics 
A) Coalition 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Ethics

Question 6

Special Exercises
Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed.
-Enrique invites the media to a hospital charity function

Accepted Answer

A) Programmed decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision 
A) Programmed decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision

Question 7

Some experts have estimated that U.S.companies use ____________________ decision-making techniques less than 20 percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some experts have estimated that U.S.companies use...

Question 8

When evaluating decision alternatives,the first question to be asked is whether an alternative is within the realm of probability and practicality for the organization.This refers to which of the following alternative evaluation criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feasibility 
B)  Satisfactoriness 
C)  Affordability 
D)  Consequences 
E)  Rationality 
A)  Feasibility 
B)  Satisfactoriness 
C)  Affordability 
D)  Consequences 
E)  Rationality

Question 9

As a result of increased information,groups and teams typically can identify and evaluate more alternatives than can one person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When an employee comes to you with a feasibility evaluation of a decision alternative,he will give you information about how practical the alternative is for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Special Exercises
Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed.
-Chem decides the order of speakers at a conference

Accepted Answer

A) Programmed decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision 
A) Programmed decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision

Question 12

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Choice among rational alternatives

Accepted Answer

A) Decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision 
C) Programmed decision 
A) Decision 
B) Nonprogrammed decision 
C) Programmed decision

Question 13

One advantage of group decision making is

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink. 
B)  compromise. 
C)  diversity of members' backgrounds. 
D)  lowered cost of decision making. 
E)  ability of a strong individual to dominate the group. 
A)  groupthink. 
B)  compromise. 
C)  diversity of members' backgrounds. 
D)  lowered cost of decision making. 
E)  ability of a strong individual to dominate the group.

Question 14

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Idea that decision maker's skills,values,and unconscious reflexes affect decisions

Accepted Answer

A) Administrative model 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Satisficing 
A) Administrative model 
B) Bounded rationality 
C) Satisficing

Question 15

The CEO is retiring.Two candidates for the job remain.Three division heads support Alex.The other four division heads support Pat.These alliances can be called

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational grapevines. 
B)  coalitions. 
C)  focus groups. 
D)  nominal groups. 
E)  boards of directors. 
A)  organizational grapevines. 
B)  coalitions. 
C)  focus groups. 
D)  nominal groups. 
E)  boards of directors.

Question 16

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-This service complements products in the market we targeted

Accepted Answer

A) Feasibility 
B) Probable consequences 
C) Satisfactoriness 
A) Feasibility 
B) Probable consequences 
C) Satisfactoriness

Question 17

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Often used to get consensus of expert opinion

Accepted Answer

A) Delphi group 
B) Interactive group 
C) Nominal group 
A) Delphi group 
B) Interactive group 
C) Nominal group

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Together we'll get what we want

Accepted Answer

A) Coalition 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Ethics 
A) Coalition 
B) Intuition 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Ethics

Question 19

The first step in evaluating an alternative is to determine to what extent it will be affordable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The administrative model holds that managers have incomplete and imperfect information,are constrained by bounded rationality,and tend to ____________________ when making decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The administrative model holds that managers have...

The decision to hire a janitorial service,buy a fleet of sales vehicles,or hire a public relations expert are all examples of decisions made

A plant manager notices that overtime seems to be excessive.This will stimulate a decision.

At least one member of the group or team might be assigned the role of ____________________.

In more and more organizations today,important decisions are made by individuals rather than by groups and teams.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Roll the dice

Special Exercises Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed. -Enrique invites the media to a hospital charity function

Some experts have estimated that U.S.companies use ____________________ decision-making techniques less than 20 percent of the time.

When evaluating decision alternatives,the first question to be asked is whether an alternative is within the realm of probability and practicality for the organization.This refers to which of the following alternative evaluation criteria?

As a result of increased information,groups and teams typically can identify and evaluate more alternatives than can one person.

When an employee comes to you with a feasibility evaluation of a decision alternative,he will give you information about how practical the alternative is for the organization.

Special Exercises Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed. -Chem decides the order of speakers at a conference

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Choice among rational alternatives

One advantage of group decision making is

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Idea that decision maker's skills,values,and unconscious reflexes affect decisions

The CEO is retiring.Two candidates for the job remain.Three division heads support Alex.The other four division heads support Pat.These alliances can be called

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -This service complements products in the market we targeted

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Often used to get consensus of expert opinion

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Together we'll get what we want

The first step in evaluating an alternative is to determine to what extent it will be affordable.

The administrative model holds that managers have incomplete and imperfect information,are constrained by bounded rationality,and tend to ____________________ when making decisions.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 8: Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

The decision to hire a janitorial service,buy a fleet of sales vehicles,or hire a public relations expert are all examples of decisions made

A plant manager notices that overtime seems to be excessive.This will stimulate a decision.

At least one member of the group or team might be assigned the role of ____________________.

In more and more organizations today,important decisions are made by individuals rather than by groups and teams.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Roll the dice

Special Exercises Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed. -Enrique invites the media to a hospital charity function

Some experts have estimated that U.S.companies use ____________________ decision-making techniques less than 20 percent of the time.

When evaluating decision alternatives,the first question to be asked is whether an alternative is within the realm of probability and practicality for the organization.This refers to which of the following alternative evaluation criteria?

As a result of increased information,groups and teams typically can identify and evaluate more alternatives than can one person.

When an employee comes to you with a feasibility evaluation of a decision alternative,he will give you information about how practical the alternative is for the organization.

Special Exercises Mark whether the following decisions are programmed or nonprogrammed. -Chem decides the order of speakers at a conference

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Choice among rational alternatives

One advantage of group decision making is

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Idea that decision maker's skills,values,and unconscious reflexes affect decisions

The CEO is retiring.Two candidates for the job remain.Three division heads support Alex.The other four division heads support Pat.These alliances can be called

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -This service complements products in the market we targeted

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Often used to get consensus of expert opinion

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Together we'll get what we want

The first step in evaluating an alternative is to determine to what extent it will be affordable.

The administrative model holds that managers have incomplete and imperfect information,are constrained by bounded rationality,and tend to ____________________ when making decisions.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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