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?

Technical, Human, Conceptual skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Human skills Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Programmed Problems from Non-Programmed Problems?

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

How can Opportunity Problems be characterized?

Opportunity Problems are situations where managers can take advantage of a positive chance to benefit the organization. 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?

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

What is the significance of Conceptual skills for managers?

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

Why are Human skills considered challenging to teach?

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