Question 1

Perceptual distortion occurs as a reaction to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most decisions in the real world follow the rational model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If Andrew inaccurately perceives Lee and the resulting expectations cause Lee to behave in ways consistent with Andrew's original perception,________ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) a self-serving bias 
B) the fundamental attribution error 
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) stereotyping 
A) a self-serving bias 
B) the fundamental attribution error 
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) stereotyping

Question 4

One person's problem is another person's satisfactory state of affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Individuals can be involved in the same situation but perceive that situation very differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Attribution theory explains why we judge people differently in order to determine the:

Accepted Answer

A) internal or external causality. 
B) self-serving bias. 
C) influence of internal factors. 
D) person to blame for external factors. 
A) internal or external causality. 
B) self-serving bias. 
C) influence of internal factors. 
D) person to blame for external factors.

Question 7

The rational decision-making model chooses a solution that represents a satisficing choice,that is,the first acceptable one we encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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. Even though you believe that the company may never recoup its investment on this project,you decide to continue because the firm has already put so much effort into this project.You are guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A) escalation of commitment. 
B) representative heuristic. 
C) availability heuristic. 
D) satisfying. 
A) escalation of commitment. 
B) representative heuristic. 
C) availability heuristic. 
D) satisfying.

Question 9

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Utilitarianism dominates business decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the three factors of attribution theory and how do they influence perception and judgment?

Accepted Answer

The three factors of attribution theory

Question 12

Every decision requires us to interpret and evaluate information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is creativity important to decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) It helps the decision maker understand the problem. 
B) It allows the decision maker to more fully appraise the problem. 
C) It allows the decision maker to see problems others cannot see. 
D) All of the above. 
A) It helps the decision maker understand the problem. 
B) It allows the decision maker to more fully appraise the problem. 
C) It allows the decision maker to see problems others cannot see. 
D) All of the above.

Question 14

The segment of the three-stage model of creativity that encompasses personality characteristics associated with creativity is:

Accepted Answer

A) intuitive decision making. 
B) creative potential. 
C) intrinsic task motivation. 
D) expertise. 
A) intuitive decision making. 
B) creative potential. 
C) intrinsic task motivation. 
D) expertise.

Question 15

People do not differ in their inherent creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most interviewers' decisions change very little after the first ________ minutes of the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) 12-15 
B) 1-2 
C) 30-40 
D) 4-5 
A) 12-15 
B) 1-2 
C) 30-40 
D) 4-5

Question 17

Giving an attribution an external causation means you assume that the individual is responsible for his or her own behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ is an unconscious process created out of distilled experience.

Accepted Answer

A) Satisficing 
B) Intuitive decision making 
C) Bounded rationality 
D) Optimising decision making 
A) Satisficing 
B) Intuitive decision making 
C) Bounded rationality 
D) Optimising decision making

Question 19

Intuitive decision analysis must operate independently of rational analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) reengineering. 
B) satisfying decision making. 
C) optimising decision making. 
D) escalation of commitment. 
A) reengineering. 
B) satisfying decision making. 
C) optimising decision making. 
D) escalation of commitment.

Perceptual distortion occurs as a reaction to a problem.

Most decisions in the real world follow the rational model.

If Andrew inaccurately perceives Lee and the resulting expectations cause Lee to behave in ways consistent with Andrew's original perception,________ has occurred.

One person's problem is another person's satisfactory state of affairs.

Individuals can be involved in the same situation but perceive that situation very differently.

Attribution theory explains why we judge people differently in order to determine the:

The rational decision-making model chooses a solution that represents a satisficing choice,that is,the first acceptable one we encounter.

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Utilitarianism dominates business decision making.

What are the three factors of attribution theory and how do they influence perception and judgment?

Every decision requires us to interpret and evaluate information.

Why is creativity important to decision making?

The segment of the three-stage model of creativity that encompasses personality characteristics associated with creativity is:

People do not differ in their inherent creativity.

Most interviewers' decisions change very little after the first ________ minutes of the interview.

Giving an attribution an external causation means you assume that the individual is responsible for his or her own behaviour.

________ is an unconscious process created out of distilled experience.

Intuitive decision analysis must operate independently of rational analysis.

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is termed:

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

Perceptual distortion occurs as a reaction to a problem.

Most decisions in the real world follow the rational model.

If Andrew inaccurately perceives Lee and the resulting expectations cause Lee to behave in ways consistent with Andrew's original perception,________ has occurred.

One person's problem is another person's satisfactory state of affairs.

Individuals can be involved in the same situation but perceive that situation very differently.

Attribution theory explains why we judge people differently in order to determine the:

The rational decision-making model chooses a solution that represents a satisficing choice,that is,the first acceptable one we encounter.

Making decisions is the sole province of managers.

Utilitarianism dominates business decision making.

What are the three factors of attribution theory and how do they influence perception and judgment?

Every decision requires us to interpret and evaluate information.

Why is creativity important to decision making?

The segment of the three-stage model of creativity that encompasses personality characteristics associated with creativity is:

People do not differ in their inherent creativity.

Most interviewers' decisions change very little after the first ________ minutes of the interview.

Giving an attribution an external causation means you assume that the individual is responsible for his or her own behaviour.

________ is an unconscious process created out of distilled experience.

Intuitive decision analysis must operate independently of rational analysis.

An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is termed:

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