Question 1

In attribution theory,consensus refers to whether an individual responds the same way over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To generate ideas,an individual needs to develop possible solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The limited information-processing capability of human beings makes it impossible to assimilate and understand all the information necessary to optimise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Decision making by Japanese managers is much more group-oriented than in Australia. 
B) Cultures differ in the importance they put on rationality. 
C) There is a set of global ethical standards. 
D) Criteria defining right and wrong are much clearer in Western countries than in Asia. 
A) Decision making by Japanese managers is much more group-oriented than in Australia. 
B) Cultures differ in the importance they put on rationality. 
C) There is a set of global ethical standards. 
D) Criteria defining right and wrong are much clearer in Western countries than in Asia.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true concerning interviewers?

Accepted Answer

A) Interviewers generally draw early impressions that become very quickly entrenched. 
B) Their perceptual judgments are often inaccurate. 
C) Research shows that people form impressions of others within a tenth of a second. 
D) Information elicited early in an interview carries less weight than does information elicited later. 
A) Interviewers generally draw early impressions that become very quickly entrenched. 
B) Their perceptual judgments are often inaccurate. 
C) Research shows that people form impressions of others within a tenth of a second. 
D) Information elicited early in an interview carries less weight than does information elicited later.

Question 6

Unavailability bias occurs when judgements are made on information that is readily available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______________ can bias analysis and conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) Perceptual distortions 
B) Satisfactory states 
C) Evaluating strengths and weaknesses 
D) Organisational goals 
A) Perceptual distortions 
B) Satisfactory states 
C) Evaluating strengths and weaknesses 
D) Organisational goals

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an organisational constraint on decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) performance evaluation 
B) personality 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations 
A) performance evaluation 
B) personality 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations

Question 9

Outline the factors that influence perception.

Accepted Answer

A number of factors operate to shape and

Question 10

________ occurs when a person takes the credit for success but casts blame on others when things go wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-serving bias 
B) Attribution theory 
C) Fundamental attribution error 
D) Selective behaviour theory 
A) Self-serving bias 
B) Attribution theory 
C) Fundamental attribution error 
D) Selective behaviour theory

Question 11

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are generally more careless in selecting problem alternatives. 
B) Women are depressed twice as often as men. 
C) Women are more likely to need to consult other staff to make their decision. 
D) Women are more likely to overthink the problem. 
A) Women are generally more careless in selecting problem alternatives. 
B) Women are depressed twice as often as men. 
C) Women are more likely to need to consult other staff to make their decision. 
D) Women are more likely to overthink the problem.

Question 12

Define the term 'escalation of commitment'.

Accepted Answer

A bias that creeps into decisions is a t

Question 13

Expertise is the foundation for all creative work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the shortcuts used to judge others involves being influenced by other persons we recently encountered.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) selective perception. 
B) prejudice. 
C) halo effect. 
D) contrast effects. 
A) selective perception. 
B) prejudice. 
C) halo effect. 
D) contrast effects.

Question 15

A focus on utilitarianism as an ethical decision criterion focuses on the rights of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tim,Luke and Esther are all attending the same training course for their organisation.Tim has previously been on other training courses and has found them to be a waste of time.Luke,on the other hand,is looking forward to the course as he is rather interested in the content of the course.Esther is keen to complete the training course as she expects that it will lead to a promotion. Based on the information,Esther's perception of the training course will most likely be influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A) motives. 
B) interests. 
C) experience. 
D) expectations. 
A) motives. 
B) interests. 
C) experience. 
D) expectations.

Question 17

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As the manager in charge,you must make a decision about the appropriateness of discontinuing research on a new drug.This new drug would save lives,but it is uncertain whether the company can develop it within a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost.Your firm has already spent a small fortune on researching this drug. Early trials of the drug showed good results.Although dosage levels produced spurious effects,you are certain that time and effort will fix this.You decide to commit to the program based on this information.What decision-making bias may be affecting your decision:

Accepted Answer

A) overconfidence bias 
B) anchoring bias 
C) availability bias 
D) confirmation bias 
A) overconfidence bias 
B) anchoring bias 
C) availability bias 
D) confirmation bias

Question 19

Kate is the new recruit of a prestigious accounting firm.On her first day there,she begins to classify her co-workers into different groups based on their role within the firm.Kate finds that this makes it easier for her to understand the relationships between the different people and roles within the firm. This is most accurately defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping. 
B) projection. 
C) perception. 
D) bias. 
A) stereotyping. 
B) projection. 
C) perception. 
D) bias.

Question 20

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision-making model. The first step will be:

Accepted Answer

A) computing the optimal decision. 
B) identifying decision criteria. 
C) rating each alternative on each criterion. 
D) defining the problem. 
A) computing the optimal decision. 
B) identifying decision criteria. 
C) rating each alternative on each criterion. 
D) defining the problem.

In attribution theory,consensus refers to whether an individual responds the same way over time.

To generate ideas,an individual needs to develop possible solutions.

The limited information-processing capability of human beings makes it impossible to assimilate and understand all the information necessary to optimise.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning interviewers?

Unavailability bias occurs when judgements are made on information that is readily available.

_______________ can bias analysis and conclusions.

Which of the following is NOT an organisational constraint on decision making?

Outline the factors that influence perception.

________ occurs when a person takes the credit for success but casts blame on others when things go wrong.

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Define the term 'escalation of commitment'.

Expertise is the foundation for all creative work.

One of the shortcuts used to judge others involves being influenced by other persons we recently encountered.This is known as:

A focus on utilitarianism as an ethical decision criterion focuses on the rights of individuals.

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision-making model. The first step will be:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

In attribution theory,consensus refers to whether an individual responds the same way over time.

To generate ideas,an individual needs to develop possible solutions.

The limited information-processing capability of human beings makes it impossible to assimilate and understand all the information necessary to optimise.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning interviewers?

Unavailability bias occurs when judgements are made on information that is readily available.

_______________ can bias analysis and conclusions.

Which of the following is NOT an organisational constraint on decision making?

Outline the factors that influence perception.

________ occurs when a person takes the credit for success but casts blame on others when things go wrong.

Women are more likely to take longer to make a decision than men.Which of the following is a probable reason for this?

Define the term 'escalation of commitment'.

Expertise is the foundation for all creative work.

One of the shortcuts used to judge others involves being influenced by other persons we recently encountered.This is known as:

A focus on utilitarianism as an ethical decision criterion focuses on the rights of individuals.

The fact that choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Sarah is responsible for purchasing a new computer system for her department.Given the significant financial investment,Sarah has decided to use the rational decision-making model. The first step will be:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters