Question 1

Group decision making typically increases the legitimacy of a decision because the decision was made ________.

Accepted Answer

A) democratically 
B) over a long period of time 
C) by experts 
D) primarily by the group leader 
A) democratically 
B) over a long period of time 
C) by experts 
D) primarily by the group leader

Question 2

Which three conditions do decision-makers face?

Accepted Answer

A) Uncertainty,low risk,high risk. 
B) Certainty,uncertainty,confidence. 
C) Risk,high risk,low risk. 
D) Certainty,risk,uncertainty. 
A) Uncertainty,low risk,high risk. 
B) Certainty,uncertainty,confidence. 
C) Risk,high risk,low risk. 
D) Certainty,risk,uncertainty.

Question 3

Unstructured problems are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) situations in which all options are known 
B) clear and straightforward 
C) perfectly rational 
D) situations in which not all options are known 
A) situations in which all options are known 
B) clear and straightforward 
C) perfectly rational 
D) situations in which not all options are known

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Intuitive decision making can complement ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rational decision making only 
B) bounded rationality only 
C) both rationality and bounded rationality 
D) neither rationality nor bounded rationality 
A) rational decision making only 
B) bounded rationality only 
C) both rationality and bounded rationality 
D) neither rationality nor bounded rationality

Question 6

Explain what a rule is,and give an example of a decision rule.

Accepted Answer

A rule is an explicit statement that tel

Question 7

Group decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) less efficient than 
B) more efficient but less effective than 
C) equal in efficiency to 
D) more efficient than 
A) less efficient than 
B) more efficient but less effective than 
C) equal in efficiency to 
D) more efficient than

Question 8

Sticking to a decision despite evidence that it is a mistake is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) confirmation bias 
B) overconfidence bias 
C) error enhancement 
D) escalation commitment 
A) confirmation bias 
B) overconfidence bias 
C) error enhancement 
D) escalation commitment

Question 9

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-7 
B) 2-4 
C) 16-25 
D) 10-15 
A) 5-7 
B) 2-4 
C) 16-25 
D) 10-15

Question 10

Top managers in an organisation tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) solve structured problems 
B) make non-programmed decisions 
C) solve well-defined problems 
D) make programmed decisions 
A) solve structured problems 
B) make non-programmed decisions 
C) solve well-defined problems 
D) make programmed decisions

Question 11

Compared to fully rational decision making,which of the following is NOT an advantage of intuitive decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoroughness. 
B) Total reliability. 
C) Fully quantified. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Thoroughness. 
B) Total reliability. 
C) Fully quantified. 
D) All of the above.

Question 12

________ people are potentially creative.

Accepted Answer

A) Most 
B) All 
C) Individualistic 
D) Few 
A) Most 
B) All 
C) Individualistic 
D) Few

Question 13

In a short essay,describe how brainstorming can help avoid groupthink and enhance creativity in group decision making.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is a relatively simple tec

Question 14

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) Uncertainty. 
C) Risk. 
D) Certainty. 
A) Seasonal. 
B) Uncertainty. 
C) Risk. 
D) Certainty.

Question 15

What is a decision implementation?

Accepted Answer

The seventh step in a decision

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Influential group members dominate the discussion and the decision-making process. 
B) The group has more than 40 group members. 
C) Group leaders solicit ideas from all group members without passing judgment on their ideas. 
D) Group leaders stress the importance of consensus above all other concerns. 
A) Influential group members dominate the discussion and the decision-making process. 
B) The group has more than 40 group members. 
C) Group leaders solicit ideas from all group members without passing judgment on their ideas. 
D) Group leaders stress the importance of consensus above all other concerns.

Question 17

In what way are groups more effective than individuals at decision making,and in what ways are they less effective?

Accepted Answer

Group decisions are based on more comple

Question 18

How often do managers typically use intuitive decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost never. 
B) Almost all of the time. 
C) 100 per cent of the time. 
D) More than half of the time. 
A) Almost never. 
B) Almost all of the time. 
C) 100 per cent of the time. 
D) More than half of the time.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A manager chooses to ignore a rigorous decision-making process and select TV monitor A over monitor B because he 'trusts' company A more than company B.If the decision he made was rational,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The manager should have included 'trust' as a criterion. 
B) Monitor A is really the better choice. 
C) The manager must have made a mistake in calculating his weighted criteria. 
D) Monitor B is really the better choice. 
A) The manager should have included 'trust' as a criterion. 
B) Monitor A is really the better choice. 
C) The manager must have made a mistake in calculating his weighted criteria. 
D) Monitor B is really the better choice.

Group decision making typically increases the legitimacy of a decision because the decision was made ________.

Which three conditions do decision-makers face?

Unstructured problems are ________.

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

Intuitive decision making can complement ________.

Explain what a rule is,and give an example of a decision rule.

Group decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

Sticking to a decision despite evidence that it is a mistake is called ________.

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Top managers in an organisation tend to ________.

Compared to fully rational decision making,which of the following is NOT an advantage of intuitive decision making?

________ people are potentially creative.

In a short essay,describe how brainstorming can help avoid groupthink and enhance creativity in group decision making.

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?

What is a decision implementation?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

In what way are groups more effective than individuals at decision making,and in what ways are they less effective?

How often do managers typically use intuitive decision making?

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

A manager chooses to ignore a rigorous decision-making process and select TV monitor A over monitor B because he 'trusts' company A more than company B.If the decision he made was rational,which of the following is TRUE?

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Exam 3: Foundations of Decision Making

Group decision making typically increases the legitimacy of a decision because the decision was made ________.

Which three conditions do decision-makers face?

Unstructured problems are ________.

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

Intuitive decision making can complement ________.

Explain what a rule is,and give an example of a decision rule.

Group decisions are usually ________ individual decisions.

Sticking to a decision despite evidence that it is a mistake is called ________.

Which of the following is the most effective number of people to have in a group?

Top managers in an organisation tend to ________.

Compared to fully rational decision making,which of the following is NOT an advantage of intuitive decision making?

________ people are potentially creative.

In a short essay,describe how brainstorming can help avoid groupthink and enhance creativity in group decision making.

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?

What is a decision implementation?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the probability of groupthink?

In what way are groups more effective than individuals at decision making,and in what ways are they less effective?

How often do managers typically use intuitive decision making?

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

A manager chooses to ignore a rigorous decision-making process and select TV monitor A over monitor B because he 'trusts' company A more than company B.If the decision he made was rational,which of the following is TRUE?

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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