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What is a key consideration in interpreting a decision context?
What is a key consideration in interpreting a decision context?
- Market trends and competition analysis
- Value and emotions associated with organizational staff (correct)
- Financial statements of the organization
- Technological advancements in the industry
In the context of heuristics in Management Decision Making, what is the significance of considering organizational features?
In the context of heuristics in Management Decision Making, what is the significance of considering organizational features?
- To focus solely on financial metrics
- To facilitate consistent strategic aim development (correct)
- To ignore emotional aspects completely
- To exclude staff opinions and values
Who noted that historically, focusing on the value and emotions of organizational staff was considered a weakness in implementing consistent strategic aims?
Who noted that historically, focusing on the value and emotions of organizational staff was considered a weakness in implementing consistent strategic aims?
- Carr
- Maccoby (correct)
- Check land
- Smith and Sharma
What concept is emphasized in the chapter regarding the interpretation of a decision context?
What concept is emphasized in the chapter regarding the interpretation of a decision context?
Why does the text mention that management methods need to fully embrace organizational features?
Why does the text mention that management methods need to fully embrace organizational features?
What problem can emerge when individuals fail to consider the value and emotions associated with organizational staff in decision-making?
What problem can emerge when individuals fail to consider the value and emotions associated with organizational staff in decision-making?
According to Berne, what is the basis of effective communication?
According to Berne, what is the basis of effective communication?
In the context of decision making, what factors should be considered beyond the psychoanalytical view?
In the context of decision making, what factors should be considered beyond the psychoanalytical view?
Why is it important to ensure an appropriate fit between decision maker's style and organizational growth?
Why is it important to ensure an appropriate fit between decision maker's style and organizational growth?
What stage of organizational development may be more accepting of behaviors like tantrums in senior managers?
What stage of organizational development may be more accepting of behaviors like tantrums in senior managers?
How does a negative child state stroke interact with the Adult accounting mode according to the text?
How does a negative child state stroke interact with the Adult accounting mode according to the text?
What can lead to ineffective communication according to the text?
What can lead to ineffective communication according to the text?
What is the downside of having a recent or vivid memory when considering or deciding upon a current situation?
What is the downside of having a recent or vivid memory when considering or deciding upon a current situation?
According to Goodwin & Wright (2004), why is the fear of crime seen disproportionately more in some parts of society compared to actual crime incidents in those parts?
According to Goodwin & Wright (2004), why is the fear of crime seen disproportionately more in some parts of society compared to actual crime incidents in those parts?
How can a prejudice towards viewing an organization's activities impact memory recall?
How can a prejudice towards viewing an organization's activities impact memory recall?
What example is given by the text to illustrate an illusory correlation within an organization?
What example is given by the text to illustrate an illusory correlation within an organization?
According to Yee et al (2008), what was described as an illusory correlation regarding employee satisfaction and job performance?
According to Yee et al (2008), what was described as an illusory correlation regarding employee satisfaction and job performance?
How does recent press coverage influence our ability to recollect information, as mentioned in the text?
How does recent press coverage influence our ability to recollect information, as mentioned in the text?
What is one observed difficulty of relying on past experience as a guide to future decision making?
What is one observed difficulty of relying on past experience as a guide to future decision making?
What does Hardin III (1999) suggest as a source of bias in decision making?
What does Hardin III (1999) suggest as a source of bias in decision making?
According to Smith & Sharma, why do meetings between individuals in organizations play a prominent role in decision making?
According to Smith & Sharma, why do meetings between individuals in organizations play a prominent role in decision making?
According to Schmidt (2011), what can block the accurate diagnosis of a problem?
According to Schmidt (2011), what can block the accurate diagnosis of a problem?
What does the cognitive view of decision making propose?
What does the cognitive view of decision making propose?
What is highlighted as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
What is highlighted as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
How does the biological development view argue behavior is determined?
How does the biological development view argue behavior is determined?
In decision making, what is highly unlikely according to the Garbage Can model by Cohen et al (1972)?
In decision making, what is highly unlikely according to the Garbage Can model by Cohen et al (1972)?
What do McKenna & Martin-Smith emphasize about decision-making in general?
What do McKenna & Martin-Smith emphasize about decision-making in general?
What is required for a decision maker according to Hardin III (1999) in order to resolve complex scenarios?
What is required for a decision maker according to Hardin III (1999) in order to resolve complex scenarios?
Why do formal meetings play a role in decision making according to the text?
Why do formal meetings play a role in decision making according to the text?
Which aspect is NOT identified as a necessary input in individual decision making by Shanteau (1992)?
Which aspect is NOT identified as a necessary input in individual decision making by Shanteau (1992)?
What are the four decision making styles identified in the Driver & Rowe cognitive decision style model?
What are the four decision making styles identified in the Driver & Rowe cognitive decision style model?
How does the systems view and SSM approach to problem analysis relate to left and right brain thinking?
How does the systems view and SSM approach to problem analysis relate to left and right brain thinking?
What has management interest increased in due to insights from cognitive schemas and heuristics?
What has management interest increased in due to insights from cognitive schemas and heuristics?
According to Shanteau (1992), what is a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence'?
According to Shanteau (1992), what is a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence'?
How does the biological development view argue behavior is determined?
How does the biological development view argue behavior is determined?
What is one observed difficulty of relying on past experience as a guide to future decision making?
What is one observed difficulty of relying on past experience as a guide to future decision making?
Why is it important for management methods to fully embrace organizational features?
Why is it important for management methods to fully embrace organizational features?
What problem may arise when individuals fail to consider the value and emotions of organizational staff in decision-making?
What problem may arise when individuals fail to consider the value and emotions of organizational staff in decision-making?
According to Yee et al (2008), what illusory correlation was described regarding employee satisfaction and job performance?
According to Yee et al (2008), what illusory correlation was described regarding employee satisfaction and job performance?
What does Shanteau (1992) emphasize as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence'?
What does Shanteau (1992) emphasize as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence'?
According to Hardin III (1999), what is required for a decision maker to resolve complex scenarios?
According to Hardin III (1999), what is required for a decision maker to resolve complex scenarios?
What is highlighted as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
What is highlighted as a key aspect in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
What are the three mental modes proposed by Berne in transaction analysis?
What are the three mental modes proposed by Berne in transaction analysis?
What is the 'Accounting Mode' in transaction analysis associated with?
What is the 'Accounting Mode' in transaction analysis associated with?
What are 'strokes' in transaction analysis and what do they refer to?
What are 'strokes' in transaction analysis and what do they refer to?
How are positive and negative strokes in the Parent and Child states related to the Adult accounting mode?
How are positive and negative strokes in the Parent and Child states related to the Adult accounting mode?
What did Berne develop beyond the child, parent, and adult ego states in transaction analysis?
What did Berne develop beyond the child, parent, and adult ego states in transaction analysis?
In transaction analysis, what is the significance of early events in an individual's life according to Elizabeth Chell's critical incident theory?
In transaction analysis, what is the significance of early events in an individual's life according to Elizabeth Chell's critical incident theory?
What specific ability was affected in decision making when an individual had an injury to the vmPFC?
What specific ability was affected in decision making when an individual had an injury to the vmPFC?
According to McKenna & Martin-Smith (2005), what drives individuals to act and make decisions?
According to McKenna & Martin-Smith (2005), what drives individuals to act and make decisions?
What view of decision making goes beyond cognition to consider broader issues like self-development aims?
What view of decision making goes beyond cognition to consider broader issues like self-development aims?
What structures are activated when reasoning about moral dilemmas, according to evidence?
What structures are activated when reasoning about moral dilemmas, according to evidence?
What is emphasized in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
What is emphasized in the 'Theory of Expert Competence' by Shanteau (1992)?
What is the key aspect of decision making that the cognitive view proposes?
What is the key aspect of decision making that the cognitive view proposes?
What opportunity can a recessionary period provide for organizations according to Asker (2009)?
What opportunity can a recessionary period provide for organizations according to Asker (2009)?
What is an example of the availability heuristic mentioned in the text?
What is an example of the availability heuristic mentioned in the text?
How does the text describe the effectiveness of heuristics in decision making?
How does the text describe the effectiveness of heuristics in decision making?
What is the downside of relying solely on recent memories when making decisions?
What is the downside of relying solely on recent memories when making decisions?
Why is accurate statistical data considered superior in decision making?
Why is accurate statistical data considered superior in decision making?
How does the text suggest individuals can improve decision making beyond heuristics?
How does the text suggest individuals can improve decision making beyond heuristics?
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