Organization Decision-Making

Question 1

organizational decisions are __or __

Answer 1

programmed or nonprogrammed

Question 2

programmed decisions

Answer 2

repetitive, routine, follow policies/rules

Question 3

nonprogrammed

Answer 3

non-repetitive, complex, need unique answers, rely on judgment and skills

Question 4

Rational model

Answer 4

Harrison 1975
AKA classical model
AKA rational econ model
Assumes all decision makers choose the optimal alternative after identifying and evaluating every alternative

Question 5

Bounded Rationality Model

Answer 5

Simon 1957
rational decision making is limited by organizational and individual factors such as time restriction/limited info.
Satisfice instead of optimize

Question 6

Organizational Process Model

Answer 6

Cyert & March 1963

decisions are made by individuals or groups, are constrained by agency routines and operating

Question 7

groupthink (Janis)

Answer 7

when people are deeply involved in a group