Mastering Decision-Making in Management
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Which statement accurately describes the role of decision-making in management?

  • The higher the management level, the less important decision-making becomes.
  • Decision-making is the heart of all management functions. (correct)
  • Decision-making is not a crucial skill for managers.
  • Decision-making is the responsibility of engineers, not managers.

    • According to Charles Duhigg, what should be done with a manager who cannot make a decision?

  • They should be given more training and support.
  • They should be removed from their position as soon as possible. (correct)
  • Their decision-making responsibilities should be reduced.
  • They should be promoted to a higher position.

    • What is the process of identifying and choosing alternative courses of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situation called?

  • Decision-making (correct)
  • Problem-solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Strategic planning

    • According to the text, what must an engineer manager do to determine the best option available to solve a certain problem?

    <p>Follow a specific decision-making procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did David H. Holt describe as rational decision-making?

    <p>A process that is not influenced by emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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