HCA 301: Decision-making Conditions
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What is the basis of objective probability in decision-making?

  • Manager's personal judgment and beliefs
  • Satisficing strategies
  • Facts and reliable information (correct)
  • Political decision-making models
  • What is the primary goal of the rational decision-making model?

  • To emphasize the use of satisficing strategies
  • To take the action that yields the highest probability of achieving the most desirable outcome (correct)
  • To examine the limitations of the decision maker and situation
  • To choose an alternative that is good enough under existing circumstances
  • What is a characteristic of the descriptive rationality model?

  • It is a normative decision-making model
  • It assumes unlimited time, energy, and money
  • It emphasizes the limitations of the decision maker and situation (correct)
  • It uses satisficing strategies
  • What is the primary goal of satisficing?

    <p>To choose an alternative that is good enough under existing circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the political decision-making model?

    <p>It is not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of decision-makers according to the descriptive rationality model?

    <p>Lack of adequate information and control of conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of analytical questions in problem-solving?

    <p>To analyze the existing state and gather evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of people who tend to use the trial-and-error method?

    <p>They have limited management experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of experimentation in problem-solving?

    <p>To enhance knowledge, understanding, or prediction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using the trial-and-error method?

    <p>It can be time-consuming and detrimental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of appreciative questions in problem-solving?

    <p>To envision a desired future state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of critical thinking in problem-solving?

    <p>It involves both analytical and creative thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

    <p>To consider a range of alternatives and select the best one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in critical thinking?

    <p>Identifying underlying assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are underlying assumptions in critical thinking?

    <p>Questioned beliefs that influence an individual's reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify underlying assumptions?

    <p>To challenge unquestioned beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help a critical thinker develop different views of an issue?

    <p>Using different basic assumptions and paradigms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of considering alternate perspectives in critical thinking?

    <p>To develop a comprehensive understanding of the issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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