Opportunity Problems and Types of Decisions in Organizations

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What are the three types of problems that can be grouped according to the text?

Crisis, Non-Crisis, Opportunity problems

Define a Crisis Problem and provide an example.

Crisis Problem requires an immediate response, e.g., a building's fire alarm going off.

What is a Non-Crisis Problem and give an example?

Non-Crisis Problem requires a solution at some point but not immediately, e.g., an employee planning to leave the company in 3 months.

What are the main skills needed to be a good manager according to the text?

<p>Technical, Human, Conceptual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is highlighted as the most important for managers across all levels of the managerial hierarchy?

<p>Human skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Programmed Problems from Non-Programmed Problems?

<p>Programmed Problems have routine solutions, while Non-Programmed Problems require unique solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Opportunity Problems be characterized?

<p>Opportunity Problems are situations where managers can take advantage of a positive chance to benefit the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Five Step Decision-Making Process mentioned in the text?

<ol> <li>Identify the problem, 2. Generate alternative solutions, 3. Decide on the best solution, 4. Implement the solution, 5. Evaluate the results.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How can Technical skills be acquired according to the text?

<p>Technical skills can be learned with time in the industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Conceptual skills for managers?

<p>Conceptual skills allow managers to see the organization as a whole and understand relationships between different parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Human skills considered challenging to teach?

<p>Human skills are challenging to teach because they involve working well with others and effective communication, which are inherently complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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