Question 1

Which statement is true concerning critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a simple approach to decision making 
B)  It is narrower in scope than decision making 
C)  It requires reasoning and creative analysis 
D)  It is a synonym for the problem-solving process

Question 2

What is the best definition of decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  The planning process of management 
B)  The evaluation phase of the executive role 
C)  One step in the problem-solving process 
D)  Required to justify the need for scarce items

Question 3

Which statement is true regarding an economic man style manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacks complete knowledge and generates few alternatives 
B)  Makes decisions that may not be ideal but result in solutions that have an adequate outcome 
C)  Makes most management decisions using the administrative man model of decision making 
D)  These managers gather as much information as possible and generate many alternatives

Question 4

Which problem-solving learning strategy provides the learner with the most realistic, risk-free learning environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case studies 
B)  Simulation 
C)  Problem-based learning (PBL) 
D)  Grand rounds

Question 5

What is a weakness of the traditional problem-solving model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its need for implementation time 
B)  Its lack of a step requiring evaluation of results 
C)  Its failure to gather sufficient data 
D)  Its failure to evaluate alternatives

Exam 1: Decision Making, Problem Solving Critical Thinking, and Clinical Reasoning: Requisites for Successful Leadership and Management

Which statement is true concerning critical thinking?

What is the best definition of decision making?

Which statement is true regarding an economic man style manager?

Which problem-solving learning strategy provides the learner with the most realistic, risk-free learning environment?

What is a weakness of the traditional problem-solving model?