Test 2: chapter 6 Flashcards
Nonprogrammed decision
One made in a situation that is unique and poorly defined
Programmed decision
One made by applying decision rules in response to recurring situations or problems
The quality of a decision is dependent not only on the info. And expertise of those participating in the decision making, but also on their willingness to share their info and expertise when making a decision.
True
At what point is a decision said to be rational?
When the best means are selected to achieve a given end.
What is the economic person model?
The decision maker wished the maximize the benefits and minimize the costs.
What is the administrative person model?
Is descriptive in that it describes how managers actually make decisions.
What is the first step in the decision making process?
Define/frame the problem
In which of Mintzberg’s 10 managerial roles is the significance of managers decisions much more pronounced?
All the above
When a leader shares a problem with all the members of a group, takes their views into account, and then makes a decision alone, that leader uses which of the following decision styles?
Group
What are the attributes of decision styles according to Vroom?
- Decision significance
- Importance of commitment
- Leaders expertise
- Likelihood of commitment
- Group support for objectives
- Group expertise
- Team competence
What are the advantages of participative decision making?
A. Higher rationality of the decisions
B. Better understanding of the decisions
C. Broader ownership of the decisions
D. Better execution of the decisions
What measure of decision making is employed by prospective student-athletes when they are choosing s particular college or university to attend?
Implicit favorite model
This is the tendency for decision makers to persist with failing courses of action based on the fact that resources may have already been committed.
Escalating commitment
According to vroom’s model of decision making, a critical question in every decision situation is whether the problem requires a quality decision
True
According to vroom, the group 2 method of decision making means the leader shares the problem with the group, gains their input, and then makes the decision by him or herself
False
A situation that reduces or could reduce the effectiveness of the organization, or a situation that disrupts operations
Problem
Opportunity
A situation, when acted upon, could benefit the organization in such areas as profitability, productivity, and growth
