Solved by verified expert :41. The model closely resembles the real environment
in which most managers and decision-makers operate.
a. normative.
b. administrative
c. descriptive
d. classical
e. political
42. All of these are basic assumptions of the
political model EXCEPT
a. organizations
are made up of groups with diverse interests, goals, and values.
b. information
is clear and complete
c. managers do not have the time,
resources, or mental capacity to identify all dimensions of the problem
d. managers engage in the push and pull of
debate to decide goals and discuss alternatives.
e. all of these are basic assumptions of
the political model.
43. ______ is the first
step in the managerial decision making process.
a. Evaluation
and feedback
b. Development
of alternatives
c. Recognition
of decision requirement
d. Diagnosis
and analysis of causes
e. Selection of desired alternatives
44. All of the
following are characteristics of classical decision making model EXCEPT
a. clear-cut problems and goals.
b. conditions of certainty.
c. rational choice by individual for
maximizing outcomes.
d. limited information about alternatives
and their outcomes.
e. all of the above are characteristics of
classical decision making model.
45. All of the
following are characteristics of administrative decision making model EXCEPT
a. vague problem and goals.
b. conditions of certainty.
c. limited information about alternatives
and their outcomes.
d. satisfying choice.
e. all of the above are characteristics of
administrative decision making model.
46. ______ is the last
step in the decision making process.
a. Evaluation and feedback
b. Development of alternatives
c. Implementation of chosen alternative
d. Selection of desired requirement
e. Recognition of decision requirement
47. Once the desired
alternative is selected, it should be
a. analyzed.
b. evaluated.
c. implemented.
d. recognized.
e. developed.
48. “When did it
occur” and “how did it occur” are questions associated with
which step of the decision making process?
a. Diagnosis
and analysis of causes
b. Recognition
of decision requirement
c. Development
of alternatives
d. Selection
of desired alternative
e. None of the above
49. The recognition of
the decision requirement step in the managerial decision making process
requires managers to
a. develop
alternative solutions.
b. integrate
information in novel ways.
c. use
the classical model of decision making.
d. focus
on generating ideas.
e. select undesirable alternatives.
50. Molly works in the
human resource department at Turtle Shells, Inc. She believes she is seeing an increase in
drinking problems among the workforce.
She thinks she needs to investigate further. She is at what stage of the managerial
decision making process?
a. Diagnosis
and analysis of causes
b. Development
of alternatives
c. Recognition
of decision requirement
d. Evaluation
and feedback
e. Selection of desired alternatives
