罗宾斯管理学课后习题(英文版)--Chapter 5 Quiz

Chapter 5 Quiz

This activity contains 40 questions.

1.Implementation is merely conveying the decision to those affected. True

False

2. __________ is/are necessary to initiate the decision process to eliminate discrepancies; otherwise, the problem can be put off.

A. Pressure

B. Criteria

C. Standard

D. Weight

E. Alternatives

3. A manager chooses among three alternatives for advertising (billboards, radio, and newspapers) based on research indicating success in sales for the three alternatives. This is a decision under:

A. conditions of certainty

B. goal orientation

C. conditions of uncertainty

D. constant preferences

E. conditions of risk

4. A manager has no idea what alternatives are available for new computer support systems and does not know how she can determine this information. This is a decision under:

A. constant preferences

B. conditions of uncertainty

C. conditions of certainty

D. conditions of risk

E. clear preferences

5. A manager who determines that cost, speed, and enlarging capability are relevant to his decision to purchase a new photocopy machine is an example of the _______________ phase of the decision-making process.

A. identifying the problem

B. identifying decision criteria

C. formulating a problem

D. allocating weights to the criteria

E. developing alternatives

6. A manager with a degree of tolerance for ambiguity, but who want lots of information and considers many alternatives before deciding, is exhibiting a/an ____ style of decision making.

A. analytic

B. behavioural

C. problem seeking

D. conceptual

E. Directive

7.A problem is a discrepancy between an existing and desired state of affairs.

True

False

8. Many organizational situations involve ___________, that are new and unusual.

A. satisficing decisions

B. groupthink

C. non-structured problems

D. non-routine decisions

E. non-programmed decisions

9. Behavioural style decision makers:

A. have a low tolerance for ambiguity, are very rational and efficient in their decision styles

B. want information, tolerate ambiguity, and are careful decision makers

C. work well with others, are concerned about the achievement of others, and often use meetings to make decisions while trying to avoid conflict

D. take a broad outlook, examine many different alternatives, and focus on the long run

E. have a high tolerance for ambiguity and an intuitive way of thinking

10. Bill and Bob are brainstorming possible solutions to a staffing problem. They are writing their ideas down without assessing their practicality or ability. Bill and Bob are at what stage in the decision-making process?

A. developing alternatives

B. setting decision criteria

C. choosing an alternative solution

D. allocating weights to the criteria

E. analyzing alternatives

11. Bounded rationality is:

A. behaviour that is rational but limited by an individual's ability to process information

B. the withholding by group members of different views in order to appear in agreement

C. conveying a decision to those affected and getting their commitment to it

D. an explicit statement that tells managers what they ought or ought not to do

E. an unconscious process of making decisions

12. Decision making is a simple act of choosing among alternatives.

True

False

13.Decision making is important for only two management functions: planning and leading.

True

False

14. Decision making is synonymous with managing.

True

False