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Which statement accurately describes the role of decision-making in management?
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?
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?
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?
According to the text, what must an engineer manager do to determine the best option available to solve a certain problem?
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What did David H. Holt describe as rational decision-making?
What did David H. Holt describe as rational decision-making?
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