Question 1

Decisions are made over time,and they have a ________ as a result of choices made over the years.

Accepted Answer

A) context 
B) deadline 
C) formal regulation 
D) pay-off 
A) context 
B) deadline 
C) formal regulation 
D) pay-off

Question 2

Susan is involved in making a very important decision for her university.The university is searching for a new president and Susan is a member of the selection committee.She wants to make certain that all information is considered and the best candidate is chosen. If Susan decides to use the three-stage model of creativity,she knows that ________ is the foundation of creative work.

Accepted Answer

A) external motivators 
B) creative thinking skills 
C) expertise 
D) intrinsic task motivation 
A) external motivators 
B) creative thinking skills 
C) expertise 
D) intrinsic task motivation

Question 3

The students in your class are presenting their oral presentations in front of the entire class.You have heard that there are several frequently used shortcuts to judging others and are wondering if any of these are being used by your teacher. Allison has just completed her presentation and has done a really good job.You are afraid to go next because the ________ effect may operate and you will be perceived less favourably than if your presentation is on another day.

Accepted Answer

A) halo 
B) projection 
C) contrast 
D) stereotyping 
A) halo 
B) projection 
C) contrast 
D) stereotyping

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about attribution theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Behaviour can be attributed to one's heredity. 
B) The cause of behaviour may be internal. 
C) The cause of behaviour may be external. 
D) It tries to attribute causes to specific behaviours. 
A) Behaviour can be attributed to one's heredity. 
B) The cause of behaviour may be internal. 
C) The cause of behaviour may be external. 
D) It tries to attribute causes to specific behaviours.

Question 5

Jackson continues to put money into car repairs even though he knows the car is a 'lemon'.This is an example of the availability bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Time is a factor that affects perception.This factor refers to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Outline the six steps in the rational decision-making model.

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making model begin

Question 8

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) distinctiveness. 
B) integrity. 
C) continuity. 
D) flexibility. 
A) distinctiveness. 
B) integrity. 
C) continuity. 
D) flexibility.

Question 9

The more consistent the behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to attribute it to internal causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sarah's manager has informed her that the old computer software cannot accommodate their new customer load.Sarah is responsible for finding new software for her department.Sarah has to work out the functions that need to be carried out by the software and then look at all of the possible software programs to see how well they meet the weighted criteria.She then selects the alternative with the highest total score. Sarah's manager informing her of the need for new software exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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,Tim'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 12

Interviewers can make perceptual judgments that are often inaccurate during an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tendency of people not to seek information that is difficult to get when making decisions is known as ________ bias.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming the others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) dutiful commitment. 
A) self-serving bias. 
B) achievement orientation. 
C) organisational constraints. 
D) dutiful commitment.

Question 15

Explain how perception is related to the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

Decision making occurs as a reaction to

Question 16

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. Your experience tells you that this project has merit.You decide to use ________ decision making and continue the project.

Accepted Answer

A) compulsive 
B) satisficing 
C) intuitive 
D) rational 
A) compulsive 
B) satisficing 
C) intuitive 
D) rational

Question 17

Which is NOT one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying the decision criteria 
B) computing the decisions that satisfice 
C) evaluating the alternatives 
D) defining the problem 
A) identifying the decision criteria 
B) computing the decisions that satisfice 
C) evaluating the alternatives 
D) defining the problem

Question 18

Whistle-blowers are individuals who report unethical practices by their employers to outsiders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

Accepted Answer

A) require maturity. 
B) require high intelligence. 
C) have limited choices. 
D) are consistent. 
A) require maturity. 
B) require high intelligence. 
C) have limited choices. 
D) are consistent.

Question 20

The time at which an object or event is seen is an example of the ________ that influences the perceptual process.

Accepted Answer

A) context 
B) target 
C) perceiver 
D) reality 
A) context 
B) target 
C) perceiver 
D) reality

Decisions are made over time,and they have a ________ as a result of choices made over the years.

Which of the following is NOT true about attribution theory?

Jackson continues to put money into car repairs even though he knows the car is a 'lemon'.This is an example of the availability bias.

Time is a factor that affects perception.This factor refers to the situation.

Outline the six steps in the rational decision-making model.

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

The more consistent the behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to attribute it to internal causes.

Interviewers can make perceptual judgments that are often inaccurate during an employment interview.

The tendency of people not to seek information that is difficult to get when making decisions is known as ________ bias.

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming the others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Explain how perception is related to the decision-making process.

Which is NOT one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

Whistle-blowers are individuals who report unethical practices by their employers to outsiders.

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

The time at which an object or event is seen is an example of the ________ that influences the perceptual process.

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

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

Decisions are made over time,and they have a ________ as a result of choices made over the years.

Which of the following is NOT true about attribution theory?

Jackson continues to put money into car repairs even though he knows the car is a 'lemon'.This is an example of the availability bias.

Time is a factor that affects perception.This factor refers to the situation.

Outline the six steps in the rational decision-making model.

Whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations is referred to as:

The more consistent the behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to attribute it to internal causes.

Interviewers can make perceptual judgments that are often inaccurate during an employment interview.

The tendency of people not to seek information that is difficult to get when making decisions is known as ________ bias.

Mason's employees at the production facility have been in conflict.One individual,Tyler,keeps blaming the others for his errors on the production line. Tyler's behaviour suggests he is perpetuating:

Explain how perception is related to the decision-making process.

Which is NOT one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

Whistle-blowers are individuals who report unethical practices by their employers to outsiders.

Rational decision making is characterised by making value-maximising choices that:

The time at which an object or event is seen is an example of the ________ that influences the perceptual process.

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