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?

To choose an alternative that is good enough under existing circumstances (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is not mentioned in the text (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of adequate information and control of conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To analyze the existing state and gather evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

They have limited management experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance knowledge, understanding, or prediction (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It can be time-consuming and detrimental (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To envision a desired future state (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It involves both analytical and creative thinking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

To consider a range of alternatives and select the best one (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in critical thinking?

Identifying underlying assumptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are underlying assumptions in critical thinking?

Questioned beliefs that influence an individual's reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify underlying assumptions?

To challenge unquestioned beliefs (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Using different basic assumptions and paradigms (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop a comprehensive understanding of the issue (A) Signup and view all the answers