Question 1

The type of strategy for decision-making in which there is simultaneous pressure to cooperate and to compete is referred to as ___________________.
________________________________________

Accepted Answer

(mixed-motive)

Question 2

Which of the following is associated with right brain functions?

Accepted Answer

A)   logical
B)   sequential
C)   factual
D)   holistic D

Question 3

The Fishbone Technique graphically identifies relevant criteria for problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The right hemisphere of the brain is more prone to logical, factual, sequential, and systematic thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Csikszentmihalyi (1996) found that highly creative people have several things in common. One is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are more sensitive than average.
B)   Men are tougher than average.
C)   They are all extroverts.
D)   They exhibit a great deal of energy.

Question 6

The attention-directing tool known as PMI refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   prepare, market, implement
B)   plan, make, imitate
C)   problems, maps, instruments
D)   plus, minus, interesting

Question 7

When McDonald's decided several years ago to add breakfast to their existing product lines, their profits increased by 40%. This is an example of what type of creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)   innovation
B)   extension
C)   synthesis
D)   duplication

Question 8

The Fishbone Technique helps to identify graphically:

Accepted Answer

A)   the underlying causes of a problem
B)   all of the possible solutions to the problem
C)   criteria needed for solving the problem
D)   the best solution to a problem

Question 9

The most important contribution of the Kepner-Tregoe approach is the way a group works through the criteria phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The type of creativity that involves combining of information from other sources into a new pattern is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   innovation
B)   extension
C)   synthesis
D)   duplication

Question 11

Creativity can be divided into two phases of thinking. Convergent thinking involves evaluating ideas against predetermined criteria and then prioritizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The technique called "brainstorming" has several rules. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules?

Accepted Answer

A)   think of as many ideas as possible
B)   the wilder the ideas the better
C)   discuss all disagreements
D)   quantity rather than quality of an idea is emphasized

Question 13

In his article on effective meetings, Martin cautions against using breakfast and lunch for meetings with people in your firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The brainstorming technique called ____________ asks group members to view problems from the perspective of someone with entirely different life experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reframing
B)   Random Input
C)   Provocation
D)   Concept fan

Question 15

In Michalko's article on creativity, he mentions PMI as a tool for helping us direct our attention in a different way. A) Describe how to do a PMI. B) Identify the three possible outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Michalko's article on creativity, he mentions...

Question 16

According to Martin, high-priority items should appear on the agenda.

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   near the end
D)   as the last item

Question 17

Being nonverbally oriented, intuitive, and casual with time and the use of time is part of the
______________ brain function.
________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Being nonverbally oriented, intuitive, and casual with...

Question 18

A technique used primarily to generate ideas that can be used as part of the problem-solving process is called ______________________.
________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of A technique used primarily to generate ideas...

Question 19

According to the text, a good negotiator should learn to master which of the following abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gauge your own reality.
B)   Gauge your counterpart's actual strength or weakness.
C)   Understand conflict management
D)   Understand decision-making processes.

Question 20

A decision-making strategy that involves examining a problem comprehensively and part by part is called
______________________.
________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decision-making strategy that involves examining a...

Exam 6: Decision-Making Processes

The type of strategy for decision-making in which there is simultaneous pressure to cooperate and to compete is referred to as _. ______________________

Which of the following is associated with right brain functions?

The Fishbone Technique graphically identifies relevant criteria for problem solving.

The right hemisphere of the brain is more prone to logical, factual, sequential, and systematic thinking.

Csikszentmihalyi (1996) found that highly creative people have several things in common. One is:

The attention-directing tool known as PMI refers to:

When McDonald's decided several years ago to add breakfast to their existing product lines, their profits increased by 40%. This is an example of what type of creativity?

The Fishbone Technique helps to identify graphically:

The most important contribution of the Kepner-Tregoe approach is the way a group works through the criteria phase.

The type of creativity that involves combining of information from other sources into a new pattern is called:

Creativity can be divided into two phases of thinking. Convergent thinking involves evaluating ideas against predetermined criteria and then prioritizing.

The technique called "brainstorming" has several rules. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules?

In his article on effective meetings, Martin cautions against using breakfast and lunch for meetings with people in your firm.

The brainstorming technique called ____________ asks group members to view problems from the perspective of someone with entirely different life experiences.

In Michalko's article on creativity, he mentions PMI as a tool for helping us direct our attention in a different way. A) Describe how to do a PMI. B) Identify the three possible outcomes.

According to Martin, high-priority items should appear on the agenda.

Being nonverbally oriented, intuitive, and casual with time and the use of time is part of the brain function. __________________________

A technique used primarily to generate ideas that can be used as part of the problem-solving process is called . __________________

According to the text, a good negotiator should learn to master which of the following abilities?

A decision-making strategy that involves examining a problem comprehensively and part by part is called . __________________

Exam 6: Decision-Making Processes

The type of strategy for decision-making in which there is simultaneous pressure to cooperate and to compete is referred to as ___________________. ________________________________________

Which of the following is associated with right brain functions?

The Fishbone Technique graphically identifies relevant criteria for problem solving.

The right hemisphere of the brain is more prone to logical, factual, sequential, and systematic thinking.

Csikszentmihalyi (1996) found that highly creative people have several things in common. One is:

The attention-directing tool known as PMI refers to:

When McDonald's decided several years ago to add breakfast to their existing product lines, their profits increased by 40%. This is an example of what type of creativity?

The Fishbone Technique helps to identify graphically:

The most important contribution of the Kepner-Tregoe approach is the way a group works through the criteria phase.

The type of creativity that involves combining of information from other sources into a new pattern is called:

Creativity can be divided into two phases of thinking. Convergent thinking involves evaluating ideas against predetermined criteria and then prioritizing.

The technique called "brainstorming" has several rules. Which of the following is NOT one of those rules?

In his article on effective meetings, Martin cautions against using breakfast and lunch for meetings with people in your firm.

The brainstorming technique called ____________ asks group members to view problems from the perspective of someone with entirely different life experiences.

In Michalko's article on creativity, he mentions PMI as a tool for helping us direct our attention in a different way. A) Describe how to do a PMI. B) Identify the three possible outcomes.

According to Martin, high-priority items should appear on the agenda.

Being nonverbally oriented, intuitive, and casual with time and the use of time is part of the ______________ brain function. ________________________________________

A technique used primarily to generate ideas that can be used as part of the problem-solving process is called ______________________. ________________________________________

According to the text, a good negotiator should learn to master which of the following abilities?

A decision-making strategy that involves examining a problem comprehensively and part by part is called ______________________. ________________________________________

The type of strategy for decision-making in which there is simultaneous pressure to cooperate and to compete is referred to as _. ______________________

Being nonverbally oriented, intuitive, and casual with time and the use of time is part of the brain function. __________________________

A technique used primarily to generate ideas that can be used as part of the problem-solving process is called . __________________

A decision-making strategy that involves examining a problem comprehensively and part by part is called . __________________