Domain 1 IA Operations - IA Mgt Theories

Question 1

Why are information processing styles important?

Answer 1

The quality of a decision is a direct reflection of how the decision maker processes information.

Question 2

What are the 2 general information processing styles?

Answer 2

Analytic-style
Intuitive-style

One style is not superior to the other

Question 3

Analytic-style

Answer 3

Logical, precise and objective
Prefer routine assignments that require attention to details and systematic implementation
Use deductive reasoning
Good to use in model building exercises and forecasting involving projections

Question 4

Intuitive-style

Answer 4

Creative 
Comfortable in handling a dynamic and non routine environment
Follow hunches
Mostly subjective
Address broad issues
Use inductive reasoning
See things in complex patterns
Good to use in brainstorming sessions and where traditional assumptions need to be challenged

Question 5

In practice, what processing style is used?

Answer 5

Combination of analytic and intuitive