Exam 10: Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

GM CEO Rick Wagoner stuck to a cost cutting strategy that streamlined GM's operations and focused on SUVs and trucks during a time when other automakers saw promise in the green movement. This behavior best reflects:

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Question 61

The final step in the decision-making process is:

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Question 62

An important element of the bounded rationality model is .

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Question 63

Research suggests that individuals may be more prone to escalation of commitment than groups.

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Question 64

Illusions of unanimity is considered to be a symptom of groupthink.

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Question 65

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Question 66

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations for the escalation of commitment?

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Question 67

It is rightly assumed that creativity is a thing you either have or you do not.

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Question 68

When GM continued with a cost cutting strategy that streamlined their operations and focused on SUVs and trucks while losing 82 billion dollars they most likely reflected:

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Question 69

Under the bounded rationality model of problem solving and decision making:

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Question 70

The research conducted by Henry Mintzberg regarding intuition and managerial roles suggests that:

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Question 71

Match the following: -Effective decision

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Question 72

Describe the bounded rationality model of decision making.

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Question 73

Match the following: -Brainstorming

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Question 74

Satisficing means selecting the first alternative that is "good enough," because the costs in time and effort are too great to optimize.

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Question 75

Match the following: -Intuition

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Question 76

Match the following: -Rationality

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Question 77

Evidence suggests that group brainstorming is less effective than a comparable number of individuals working alone.

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Question 78

Match the following: -Risk aversion

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Question 79

Research has shown that individuals can be trained to be more creative.

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GM CEO Rick Wagoner stuck to a cost cutting strategy that streamlined GM's operations and focused on SUVs and trucks during a time when other automakers saw promise in the green movement. This behavior best reflects:

The final step in the decision-making process is:

An important element of the bounded rationality model is .

Research suggests that individuals may be more prone to escalation of commitment than groups.

Illusions of unanimity is considered to be a symptom of groupthink.

₅₁_._A_s_a_projec_t_grou_p_leader_,_yo_u_hav_e_recognize_d_th_e_benefit_s_o_f_conflic_t_an_d_som_e_disagreemen_t_amon_g_project members in solving difficult problems. Accordingly, you are most likely to use technique.

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations for the escalation of commitment?

It is rightly assumed that creativity is a thing you either have or you do not.

When GM continued with a cost cutting strategy that streamlined their operations and focused on SUVs and trucks while losing 82 billion dollars they most likely reflected:

Under the bounded rationality model of problem solving and decision making:

The research conducted by Henry Mintzberg regarding intuition and managerial roles suggests that:

Match the following: -Effective decision

Describe the bounded rationality model of decision making.

Match the following: -Brainstorming

Satisficing means selecting the first alternative that is "good enough," because the costs in time and effort are too great to optimize.

Match the following: -Intuition

Match the following: -Rationality

Evidence suggests that group brainstorming is less effective than a comparable number of individuals working alone.

Match the following: -Risk aversion

Research has shown that individuals can be trained to be more creative.

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Exam 10: Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

GM CEO Rick Wagoner stuck to a cost cutting strategy that streamlined GM's operations and focused on SUVs and trucks during a time when other automakers saw promise in the green movement. This behavior best reflects:

The final step in the decision-making process is:

An important element of the bounded rationality model is .

Research suggests that individuals may be more prone to escalation of commitment than groups.

Illusions of unanimity is considered to be a symptom of groupthink.

51. As a project group leader, you have recognized the benefits of conflict and some disagreement among project members in solving difficult problems. Accordingly, you are most likely to use technique.

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations for the escalation of commitment?

It is rightly assumed that creativity is a thing you either have or you do not.

When GM continued with a cost cutting strategy that streamlined their operations and focused on SUVs and trucks while losing 82 billion dollars they most likely reflected:

Under the bounded rationality model of problem solving and decision making:

The research conducted by Henry Mintzberg regarding intuition and managerial roles suggests that:

Match the following: -Effective decision

Describe the bounded rationality model of decision making.

Match the following: -Brainstorming

Satisficing means selecting the first alternative that is "good enough," because the costs in time and effort are too great to optimize.

Match the following: -Intuition

Match the following: -Rationality

Evidence suggests that group brainstorming is less effective than a comparable number of individuals working alone.

Match the following: -Risk aversion

Research has shown that individuals can be trained to be more creative.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

₅₁_._A_s_a_projec_t_grou_p_leader_,_yo_u_hav_e_recognize_d_th_e_benefit_s_o_f_conflic_t_an_d_som_e_disagreemen_t_amon_g_project members in solving difficult problems. Accordingly, you are most likely to use technique.