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What effect does availability bias have on decision-making?
What effect does availability bias have on decision-making?
- It leads to overestimating the probability of recent events. (correct)
- It emphasizes long-term trends over short-term data.
- It encourages a focus on collective knowledge rather than individual experience.
- It causes individuals to rely solely on expert opinions.
In the political model of decision-making, which factor is critical for an individual with power?
In the political model of decision-making, which factor is critical for an individual with power?
- Influence over the definition of the problem. (correct)
- Ability to communicate with all stakeholders effectively.
- Knowledge of technological advancements.
- Capability to manage competitors.
What is one of the key differences between explicit and tacit knowledge in knowledge management?
What is one of the key differences between explicit and tacit knowledge in knowledge management?
- Tacit knowledge can be published in reports, whereas explicit knowledge cannot.
- Tacit knowledge is primarily theoretical, while explicit knowledge is practical.
- Explicit knowledge is outdated, while tacit knowledge is always current.
- Explicit knowledge is easily shared, while tacit knowledge requires personal experience. (correct)
Which bias involves interpreting a few incidents as representative of broader trends?
Which bias involves interpreting a few incidents as representative of broader trends?
How can knowledge management serve as a competitive advantage?
How can knowledge management serve as a competitive advantage?
What role does knowledge management play in teams?
What role does knowledge management play in teams?
What is a common impact of environmental forces on decision-making?
What is a common impact of environmental forces on decision-making?
Which of the following best describes decision-making under uncertainty?
Which of the following best describes decision-making under uncertainty?
What describes the decision-making approach of new managers?
What describes the decision-making approach of new managers?
Which type of decision is most appropriate for familiar and well-defined problems?
Which type of decision is most appropriate for familiar and well-defined problems?
What distinguishes innovative decisions from other types of decisions?
What distinguishes innovative decisions from other types of decisions?
How should a decision-maker approach problem-solving?
How should a decision-maker approach problem-solving?
What is a primary characteristic of adaptive decisions?
What is a primary characteristic of adaptive decisions?
In decision-making under uncertainty, what is closely associated with organizational goals?
In decision-making under uncertainty, what is closely associated with organizational goals?
What is a key requirement for leading-edge innovations?
What is a key requirement for leading-edge innovations?
What role do environmental forces play in managerial decision-making?
What role do environmental forces play in managerial decision-making?
How does big data improve organizational adaptability to change?
How does big data improve organizational adaptability to change?
What distinguishes the decision-making behavior of new managers from experienced executives?
What distinguishes the decision-making behavior of new managers from experienced executives?
What is a competitive advantage for organizations that effectively use big data?
What is a competitive advantage for organizations that effectively use big data?
Which aspect of big data facilitates understanding of interconnectedness within organizational structures?
Which aspect of big data facilitates understanding of interconnectedness within organizational structures?
How does big data relate to decision-making under uncertainty?
How does big data relate to decision-making under uncertainty?
What is essential for organizations to leverage the benefits of big data effectively?
What is essential for organizations to leverage the benefits of big data effectively?
Which characteristic of experienced executives enhances their decision-making capabilities compared to new managers?
Which characteristic of experienced executives enhances their decision-making capabilities compared to new managers?
In what way does big data contribute to better predictions about customer behavior?
In what way does big data contribute to better predictions about customer behavior?
Study Notes
Decision-Making Styles in Management
- New managers generally exhibit directive and command-oriented behavior initially.
- As they advance in their careers, they tend to adopt more openness and engage diverse viewpoints.
- Decision-making requires understanding various methods since no single approach suits all situations.
Types of Decisions
- Routine Decisions: Made in response to common, well-defined problems with established solutions.
- Adaptive Decisions: Address moderately unusual problems by modifying previous decisions and practices.
- Innovative Decisions: Arise when there are no clear solutions, depending on creativity and intuition, involving complex and interrelated steps.
Challenges in Decision-Making
- Decisions are often influenced by incomplete or misunderstood information, leading to unclear problem-solving.
- Common biases in processing information may include:
- Availability Bias: Overestimating occurrences based on recent experiences.
- Selective Perception Bias: Seeing only what one expects or wants to see.
- Concrete Information Bias: Prioritizing direct experiences over abstract information.
- Law of Small Numbers Bias: Assuming a few cases are representative of the entire situation.
- Gambler’s Fallacy Bias: Believing past random events affect the likelihood of future ones.
Political Decision-Making Model
- Decisions are shaped by the interests and power of internal and external stakeholders.
- Power enables influence over:
- Defining problems for personal or group advantages.
- Setting and selecting goals.
- Evaluating alternative solutions and their implementation.
Knowledge Management
- Encompasses creating, distributing, and leveraging an organization’s information base for competitive advantage.
- Composed of three elements:
- Explicit Knowledge: Documented information (reports, websites).
- Tacit Knowledge: Personal experiences and skills.
- Enabling Technologies: Tools such as AI facilitating knowledge sharing.
Knowledge Management Targets
- Aims to facilitate sharing and best practices within teams.
Benefits of Big Data
- Organizations leveraging data can enhance their predictive capabilities and adapt efficiently to changes.
- Controlled experimentation with data improves customer behavior predictions and overall business value.
- Entities adept at managing extensive data have a competitive edge, enhancing decision-making and scalability.
Differences in Decision-Making Across Management Levels
- The decision-making styles of new managers differ greatly from experienced executives, with each level requiring unique approaches tailored to their context and the types of decisions they face.
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This quiz explores the evolution of decision-making approaches for new managers as they rise in the organizational hierarchy. It highlights the shift from directive styles to more inclusive practices and emphasizes the importance of accurate problem definition and evaluation of alternatives. Test your understanding of effective management strategies.
