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Maximax is an approach used by pessimistic managers to maximize the minimum payoff.
Maximax is an approach used by pessimistic managers to maximize the minimum payoff.
False
Certainty refers to a decision-making condition where managers can accurately predict outcomes of every alternative choice.
Certainty refers to a decision-making condition where managers can accurately predict outcomes of every alternative choice.
True
A nonlinear thinking style relies heavily on external data and logical reasoning.
A nonlinear thinking style relies heavily on external data and logical reasoning.
False
The minimax strategy aims to minimize potential maximum regrets when making decisions.
The minimax strategy aims to minimize potential maximum regrets when making decisions.
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Decision-making errors and biases are often considered trivial in the decision-making process.
Decision-making errors and biases are often considered trivial in the decision-making process.
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In a condition of risk, managers can estimate the probability of various outcomes associated with their decisions.
In a condition of risk, managers can estimate the probability of various outcomes associated with their decisions.
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Bounded rationality implies that decision-makers have limitless information and cognitive resources.
Bounded rationality implies that decision-makers have limitless information and cognitive resources.
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Satisficing involves choosing the best alternative among all possible choices without considering constraints.
Satisficing involves choosing the best alternative among all possible choices without considering constraints.
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Intuition is often utilized in environments where there is complete information available for decision-making.
Intuition is often utilized in environments where there is complete information available for decision-making.
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Linear thinkers prefer to use internal insights and feelings for decision-making.
Linear thinkers prefer to use internal insights and feelings for decision-making.
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Maximin refers to an optimistic decision-making strategy focused on maximizing minimum outcomes.
Maximin refers to an optimistic decision-making strategy focused on maximizing minimum outcomes.
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In decision-making under certainty, outcomes for each alternative choice can be accurately predicted.
In decision-making under certainty, outcomes for each alternative choice can be accurately predicted.
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The decision-making style known as nonlinear thinking relies on facts, data, and rational processes.
The decision-making style known as nonlinear thinking relies on facts, data, and rational processes.
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In a state of risk, managers can evaluate probabilities of outcomes but still face uncertainty.
In a state of risk, managers can evaluate probabilities of outcomes but still face uncertainty.
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The minimax strategy seeks to minimize the worst-case scenario outcomes by maximizing potential gains.
The minimax strategy seeks to minimize the worst-case scenario outcomes by maximizing potential gains.
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Satisficing is the process of selecting the alternative with the highest potential payoff among all options available.
Satisficing is the process of selecting the alternative with the highest potential payoff among all options available.
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Intuition is commonly used when decision-makers have access to complete information regarding their options.
Intuition is commonly used when decision-makers have access to complete information regarding their options.
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The regret matrix is employed to identify the maximum potential regret associated with each decision alternative.
The regret matrix is employed to identify the maximum potential regret associated with each decision alternative.
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Linear thinking style includes an emphasis on processing information through emotional insights and hunches.
Linear thinking style includes an emphasis on processing information through emotional insights and hunches.
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Decision-making conditions can be categorized into certainty, risk, and absolute predictability.
Decision-making conditions can be categorized into certainty, risk, and absolute predictability.
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Study Notes
Decision-Making Types
- Structured (Programmed Decisions): Problems with clear solutions and established procedures.
- Unstructured (Nonprogrammed Decisions): Complex problems with no readily available solutions.
Decision-Making Approaches
- Rationality: Making decisions based on logic and analysis, aiming for optimal outcomes.
- Bounded Rationality: Recognizing limitations in information and time, resulting in less-than-optimal solutions.
- Intuition: Making decisions based on feelings, past experiences, and hunches.
Decision-Making Styles
- Linear Thinking Style: Favors external data and facts, logical and rational processing.
- Nonlinear Thinking Style: Emphasizes internal sources, feelings, and hunches.
Decision-Making Errors and Biases
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Decision-Making Process Steps
- Choosing the best alternative: Maximizing (seeking the best possible outcome) or Satisficing (seeking a "good enough" solution).
- Implementation: Putting the chosen alternative into action.
- Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of the decision and its outcomes.
Decision-Making Conditions
- Certainty: All outcomes of different alternatives are known.
- Risk: Probabilities of different outcomes associated with alternatives can be estimated.
- Uncertainty: Outcome probabilities cannot be reliably estimated, requiring subjective judgment.
Decision-Making Strategies under Uncertainty
- Maximax: Select the alternative with the highest possible payoff (optimistic decision).
- Maximin: Select the alternative with the highest minimum payoff (pessimistic decision).
- Minimax: Select the alternative that minimizes maximum regret. (Minimize the worst possible loss).
Applying Decision Strategies (Using Regret Matrices)
- Maximax: Focuses on the highest possible gain in a given choice, considering the best-case scenario across all options.
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Minimax: Focuses on the minimum of the maximum regret across all possible outcomes for a given choice. Regret is the difference between the choice's outcome and the best outcome possible.
- Minimax identifies the strategy with the lowest maximum possible regret.
Decision-Making Styles Explanation
- Linear thinking style: A preference for using external data and facts, processing information through rational, logical thinking.
- Nonlinear thinking style: A preference for internal sources of information, processing information with internal insights, feelings, and hunches.
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Description
Explore various decision-making types, approaches, and styles in this quiz. Understand the differences between structured and unstructured decisions, rationality and intuition, as well as linear and nonlinear thinking. Test your knowledge on the decision-making process and how biases can affect outcomes.
