Question 1

One well-accepted model states that individual creativity requires ________, or a commanding understanding of a subject matter.

Accepted Answer

A)  expertise 
B)  task motivation 
C)  high interest 
D)  intuition 
A)  expertise 
B)  task motivation 
C)  high interest 
D)  intuition

Question 2

Emotions and feelings ________ decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  have no effect on 
B)  can improve 
C)  decrease performance in 
D)  are more important than facts and logic in 
A)  have no effect on 
B)  can improve 
C)  decrease performance in 
D)  are more important than facts and logic in

Question 3

What tends to be the most successful group size?

Accepted Answer

A)  ten to twenty-five 
B)  five to seven 
C)  twelve to twenty-five 
D)  three to twelve 
A)  ten to twenty-five 
B)  five to seven 
C)  twelve to twenty-five 
D)  three to twelve

Question 4

The final step of the decision-making process is to implement the alternative that has been selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Managerial decisions are likely to become more programmed as managers rise in an organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Creative solutions to problems are valued because they are new and different from traditional solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Simon found that in making decisions, most people satisficed because they had limited ability to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be truthful and honest in situations that deal with other people 
B)  think independently 
C)  deal with difficult situations 
D)  grasp present conditions and anticipate future conditions 
A)  be truthful and honest in situations that deal with other people 
B)  think independently 
C)  deal with difficult situations 
D)  grasp present conditions and anticipate future conditions

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making error or bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  sunk costs 
B)  randomness 
C)  forest for the trees 
D)  overconfidence bias 
A)  sunk costs 
B)  randomness 
C)  forest for the trees 
D)  overconfidence bias

Question 9

A retail clothing store manager who estimates how much to order for the current spring season based on last spring's outcomes is operating under what kind of decision-making condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  seasonal 
B)  risk 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  certainty 
A)  seasonal 
B)  risk 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  certainty

Question 10

For a high-tech bicycle buyer, decision criteria would be determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  whatever most bike buyers recommend 
B)  expert ratings in bike magazines 
C)  technical specifications 
D)  personal preferences of the buyer 
A)  whatever most bike buyers recommend 
B)  expert ratings in bike magazines 
C)  technical specifications 
D)  personal preferences of the buyer

One well-accepted model states that individual creativity requires ________, or a commanding understanding of a subject matter.

Emotions and feelings ________ decision making.

What tends to be the most successful group size?

The final step of the decision-making process is to implement the alternative that has been selected.

Managerial decisions are likely to become more programmed as managers rise in an organizational hierarchy.

Creative solutions to problems are valued because they are new and different from traditional solutions.

Simon found that in making decisions, most people satisficed because they had limited ability to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making error or bias?

A retail clothing store manager who estimates how much to order for the current spring season based on last spring's outcomes is operating under what kind of decision-making condition?

For a high-tech bicycle buyer, decision criteria would be determined by ________.

Managers and Management

A History Module

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

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Exam 5: Foundations of Decision Making

One well-accepted model states that individual creativity requires ________, or a commanding understanding of a subject matter.

Emotions and feelings ________ decision making.

What tends to be the most successful group size?

The final step of the decision-making process is to implement the alternative that has been selected.

Managerial decisions are likely to become more programmed as managers rise in an organizational hierarchy.

Creative solutions to problems are valued because they are new and different from traditional solutions.

Simon found that in making decisions, most people satisficed because they had limited ability to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making error or bias?

A retail clothing store manager who estimates how much to order for the current spring season based on last spring's outcomes is operating under what kind of decision-making condition?

For a high-tech bicycle buyer, decision criteria would be determined by ________.

Managers and Management

A History Module

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

Filters