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Which computer has the highest score after applying the weighted criteria?
Which computer has the highest score after applying the weighted criteria?
What is the weight assigned to the speed criterion?
What is the weight assigned to the speed criterion?
How is the total score calculated for each computer?
How is the total score calculated for each computer?
Which option describes the automation score for Asus?
Which option describes the automation score for Asus?
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What total score did Lenovo achieve?
What total score did Lenovo achieve?
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Which computer received the highest individual score for accuracy?
Which computer received the highest individual score for accuracy?
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What should be reassessed before implementing the chosen alternative?
What should be reassessed before implementing the chosen alternative?
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Which computer scored the lowest in memory?
Which computer scored the lowest in memory?
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What is intuitive decision-making primarily characterized by?
What is intuitive decision-making primarily characterized by?
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In which type of decision-making situation is the problem typically straightforward and familiar?
In which type of decision-making situation is the problem typically straightforward and familiar?
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Which situation defines risk in decision-making?
Which situation defines risk in decision-making?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-programmed decision?
Which of the following is an example of a non-programmed decision?
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What condition indicates a situation where all potential outcomes are clearly understood?
What condition indicates a situation where all potential outcomes are clearly understood?
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What action should a manager take when applying evidence-based management?
What action should a manager take when applying evidence-based management?
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What typically characterizes programmed decisions in an organization?
What typically characterizes programmed decisions in an organization?
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What might cause a manager to experience escalation of commitment?
What might cause a manager to experience escalation of commitment?
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What is the concept where decision-makers accept solutions that are good enough?
What is the concept where decision-makers accept solutions that are good enough?
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What does bounded rationality imply about managers' decision-making processes?
What does bounded rationality imply about managers' decision-making processes?
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Which decision-making process involves making a choice based on personal experiences and accumulated judgment?
Which decision-making process involves making a choice based on personal experiences and accumulated judgment?
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What occurs during the escalation of commitment in a decision-making context?
What occurs during the escalation of commitment in a decision-making context?
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Which assumption of rationality involves having a clear understanding of the problem?
Which assumption of rationality involves having a clear understanding of the problem?
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In what scenario might a manager display a commitment bias?
In what scenario might a manager display a commitment bias?
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What decision-making model emphasizes maximizing payoff through exhaustive information processing?
What decision-making model emphasizes maximizing payoff through exhaustive information processing?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of satisficing?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of satisficing?
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What does the omnipotent view of management state about managers' responsibilities?
What does the omnipotent view of management state about managers' responsibilities?
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Which cognitive bias is related to the perceived effectiveness of managers in the omnipotent view?
Which cognitive bias is related to the perceived effectiveness of managers in the omnipotent view?
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In the symbolic view, what is primarily credited for an organization's success or failure?
In the symbolic view, what is primarily credited for an organization's success or failure?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a constraint on managers' discretion?
Which of the following is NOT considered a constraint on managers' discretion?
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What role do managers have in shaping the organization's culture and environment?
What role do managers have in shaping the organization's culture and environment?
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Which best describes a feature of the halo effect in managerial evaluations?
Which best describes a feature of the halo effect in managerial evaluations?
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According to the symbolic view, which of the following factors is NOT a concern for managers?
According to the symbolic view, which of the following factors is NOT a concern for managers?
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What concept reflects the belief that management can foresee and mitigate all potential failures?
What concept reflects the belief that management can foresee and mitigate all potential failures?
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What is a primary benefit of setting goals for someone in a challenging new role?
What is a primary benefit of setting goals for someone in a challenging new role?
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Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of well-written goals?
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of well-written goals?
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What does creating SMART goals ensure?
What does creating SMART goals ensure?
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In which scenario would involving more organizational members in the planning process be most beneficial?
In which scenario would involving more organizational members in the planning process be most beneficial?
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Why is communication of goals to all relevant organizational members important?
Why is communication of goals to all relevant organizational members important?
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Which approach to planning relies primarily on top management to define goals?
Which approach to planning relies primarily on top management to define goals?
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What is one of the first steps in the goal-setting process?
What is one of the first steps in the goal-setting process?
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect planning contingencies?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect planning contingencies?
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What does initiating structure primarily focus on in leadership?
What does initiating structure primarily focus on in leadership?
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Which of the following best describes consideration in leadership?
Which of the following best describes consideration in leadership?
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What is a characteristic of production-oriented leaders according to the University of Michigan studies?
What is a characteristic of production-oriented leaders according to the University of Michigan studies?
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Which contingency theory emphasizes matching leadership style to the context of the situation?
Which contingency theory emphasizes matching leadership style to the context of the situation?
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Which behavior is NOT part of initiating structure?
Which behavior is NOT part of initiating structure?
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In terms of their behavioral dimensions, how do initiating structure and consideration relate?
In terms of their behavioral dimensions, how do initiating structure and consideration relate?
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What is a criticism of leaders based on the contingency theories?
What is a criticism of leaders based on the contingency theories?
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Which of the following behaviors is included in consideration?
Which of the following behaviors is included in consideration?
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Study Notes
Exam Content
- Key topics covered include:
- Chapter 2: Decision Making
- Chapter 3: External Environment & Organizational Culture
- Chapter 8: Planning
- Chapter 11: Organizing
- Chapter 17: Leading
- Chapter 18: Controlling
- Exam difficulty is balanced, with easy, medium, and hard questions
- Multiple-choice questions blend case-based and definition-type questions
Chapter 2: Making Decisions
- Decision-making is an 8-step process:
- Identify the problem
- Identify decision criteria
- Weight the criteria
- Develop alternatives
- Analyze alternatives
- Select an alternative
- Implement the alternative
- Evaluate decision effectiveness.
- An example decision-making process is detailed for replacing computer equipment in a computer lab. Criteria such as speed, accuracy, memory, and automation are used. Alternatives available (Laptop brands) are evaluated based on the importance assigned to different criteria like speed (10), accuracy (8), memory (5) and automation (4). Finally, the best laptop is selected based on weighted values.
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Test your understanding of key management concepts from Chapters 2, 3, 8, 11, 17, and 18. This quiz covers decision making, organizational culture, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Prepare for a balanced challenge as you navigate case-based and definition-type questions.
