Question 1

Most of the significant decisions in contemporary organizations are made under which decision-making condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probability 
B)  Risk 
C)  Certainty 
D)  Rationality 
E)  Uncertainty 
A)  Probability 
B)  Risk 
C)  Certainty 
D)  Rationality 
E)  Uncertainty

Question 2

The decision by executives at NBC to air Up All Night to see if it could find a show to improve its primetime viewership was an example of a decision 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 3

Which of the following statements about the classical model of decision making is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  All alternatives are known. 
B)  Certainty or the ability to create certainty exists. 
C)  Rational behavior on the part of decision makers is a given. 
D)  Decision makers will be affected by personal preferences. 
E)  All aspects of the decision situation will be evaluated. 
A)  All alternatives are known. 
B)  Certainty or the ability to create certainty exists. 
C)  Rational behavior on the part of decision makers is a given. 
D)  Decision makers will be affected by personal preferences. 
E)  All aspects of the decision situation will be evaluated.

Question 4

Cargill recalled 185,000 pounds of ground turkey due to salmonella contamination.It made a(n)____ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonprogrammed 
B)  rational 
C)  ethical 
D)  programmed 
E)  satisficing 
A)  nonprogrammed 
B)  rational 
C)  ethical 
D)  programmed 
E)  satisficing

Question 5

A Delphi group is not used daily because it has disadvantages.Which of the following is NOT its disadvantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time 
B)  Expense 
C)  Logistics 
D)  Process 
E)  Expert cooperation 
A)  Time 
B)  Expense 
C)  Logistics 
D)  Process 
E)  Expert cooperation

Question 6

The first step in the decision-making process is

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing and defining the situation. 
B)  brainstorming. 
C)  the generation of alternatives. 
D)  the expression of a willingness to be innovative. 
E)  implementation. 
A)  recognizing and defining the situation. 
B)  brainstorming. 
C)  the generation of alternatives. 
D)  the expression of a willingness to be innovative. 
E)  implementation.

Question 7

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-It feels right

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 8

Charles is a CEO.He wants to hire Edward for a key position on his staff.Charlie has already decided to relocate the headquarters to another state,but it has not been announced publicly.He is afraid that if he tells Edward about the move,then Edward will not want the job.Edward accepts the position and six months later the move is announced.Which of the following behavioral aspects was most likely involved in Charles' decision not to tell Edward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coalition 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Political forces 
D)  Ethics 
E)  Bounded rationality 
A)  Coalition 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Political forces 
D)  Ethics 
E)  Bounded rationality

Question 9

Decisions are often made with little consideration for logic and rationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Existing groups or teams can be ad hoc committees,task forces,or newly constituted work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following disadvantages of group decisions typically results from the group being very cohesive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coalitions 
B)  Irrationality 
C)  Compromise 
D)  Groupthink 
E)  Dominance 
A)  Coalitions 
B)  Irrationality 
C)  Compromise 
D)  Groupthink 
E)  Dominance

Question 12

The administrative model of decision making looks at how decisions are ____________________ rather than how they should be made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The administrative model of decision making looks...

Question 13

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-A functional department is an example

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The key to making effective decisions under conditions of risk is to

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize that information is not available and approach the situation intuitively. 
B)  determine the probabilities associated with each alternative as accurately as possible. 
C)  develop a rational system for ordering your choices in a hierarchy of importance. 
D)  recognize that you do not know all of the alternatives related to the decision. 
E)  identify the alternative(s)with completely predictable outcomes. 
A)  recognize that information is not available and approach the situation intuitively. 
B)  determine the probabilities associated with each alternative as accurately as possible. 
C)  develop a rational system for ordering your choices in a hierarchy of importance. 
D)  recognize that you do not know all of the alternatives related to the decision. 
E)  identify the alternative(s)with completely predictable outcomes.

Question 15

All managers,but most especially inexperienced ones,should be careful not to rely too heavily on ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All managers,but most especially inexperienced ones,should be...

Question 16

The first step in the rational decision-making model is ____________________ the decision situation.

Accepted Answer

recognizin

Question 17

Managers make decisions about problems but not opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal is referred to as groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The manager who has difficulty identifying alternatives and assessing their probabilities is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  decision making under uncertainty. 
B)  decision making under absolute certainty. 
C)  decision making under risk. 
D)  decision maker's creativity block. 
E)  decision making with fear. 
A)  decision making under uncertainty. 
B)  decision making under absolute certainty. 
C)  decision making under risk. 
D)  decision maker's creativity block. 
E)  decision making with fear.

Question 20

As it relates to decision making,the term best alternative implies decision accuracy and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most of the significant decisions in contemporary organizations are made under which decision-making condition?

The decision by executives at NBC to air Up All Night to see if it could find a show to improve its primetime viewership was an example of a decision made

Which of the following statements about the classical model of decision making is FALSE?

Cargill recalled 185,000 pounds of ground turkey due to salmonella contamination.It made a(n)____ decision.

A Delphi group is not used daily because it has disadvantages.Which of the following is NOT its disadvantage?

The first step in the decision-making process is

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -It feels right

Decisions are often made with little consideration for logic and rationality.

Existing groups or teams can be ad hoc committees,task forces,or newly constituted work teams.

Which of the following disadvantages of group decisions typically results from the group being very cohesive?

The administrative model of decision making looks at how decisions are ____________________ rather than how they should be made.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -A functional department is an example

The key to making effective decisions under conditions of risk is to

All managers,but most especially inexperienced ones,should be careful not to rely too heavily on ____________________.

The first step in the rational decision-making model is ____________________ the decision situation.

Managers make decisions about problems but not opportunities.

An informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal is referred to as groupthink.

The manager who has difficulty identifying alternatives and assessing their probabilities is experiencing

As it relates to decision making,the term best alternative implies decision accuracy and efficiency.

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

Most of the significant decisions in contemporary organizations are made under which decision-making condition?

The decision by executives at NBC to air Up All Night to see if it could find a show to improve its primetime viewership was an example of a decision made

Which of the following statements about the classical model of decision making is FALSE?

Cargill recalled 185,000 pounds of ground turkey due to salmonella contamination.It made a(n)____ decision.

A Delphi group is not used daily because it has disadvantages.Which of the following is NOT its disadvantage?

The first step in the decision-making process is

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -It feels right

Decisions are often made with little consideration for logic and rationality.

Existing groups or teams can be ad hoc committees,task forces,or newly constituted work teams.

Which of the following disadvantages of group decisions typically results from the group being very cohesive?

The administrative model of decision making looks at how decisions are ____________________ rather than how they should be made.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -A functional department is an example

The key to making effective decisions under conditions of risk is to

All managers,but most especially inexperienced ones,should be careful not to rely too heavily on ____________________.

The first step in the rational decision-making model is ____________________ the decision situation.

Managers make decisions about problems but not opportunities.

An informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal is referred to as groupthink.

The manager who has difficulty identifying alternatives and assessing their probabilities is experiencing

As it relates to decision making,the term best alternative implies decision accuracy and efficiency.

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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