Making Informed Decisions Quiz
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Decision making
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Is goal-oriented.
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Is a continuous or ongoing process.
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Is an intellectual or rational process.
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All of the above
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Making Informed decisions is vital for one's career, personal life, and organizational progress. Play this quiz to learn how to make informed decisions. This quiz contains certain theoretical concepts related to management and administration; the questions will test your understanding of the topic and will also provide you with valuable learning to make informed decisions. Do you know what the See more4R of decision is? What does SWOT mean? This quiz has answers to all that and much more. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and peers.
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Decision are
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Strategic
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Tactical
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Operational
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The answer "All of the above" is correct because decision-making can occur at different levels within an organization. Strategic decisions are long-term and involve the overall direction and goals of the organization. Tactical decisions are medium-term and focus on specific actions to achieve strategic objectives. Operational decisions are short-term and deal with day-to-day activities. Therefore, all three levels of decision-making - strategic, tactical, and operational - are important and necessary for effective management.Rate this question:
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Which of the following decisions are usually taken by top management?
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Personal Decisions
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Individual and Group Decisions
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Routine Decisions
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Policy and Operative Decisions
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A. Policy and Operative DecisionsExplanation
Top management is responsible for making high-level decisions that affect the overall direction and strategy of the organization. Policy decisions involve setting guidelines and principles that guide the organization's actions and decisions. Operative decisions, on the other hand, involve day-to-day operational matters and the implementation of policies. Therefore, both policy and operative decisions are usually taken by top management.Rate this question:
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Who gave the Bounded Rationality Model of Decision Making?
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Charles Taylor
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Elton Mayo
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Herbert Simon
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Chester Barnard
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A. Herbert SimonExplanation
Herbert Simon gave the Bounded Rationality Model of Decision Making. This model suggests that individuals have limited cognitive abilities and information processing capabilities, leading them to make decisions that are rational within the bounds of their constraints. Simon argued that decision-makers often rely on heuristics and satisficing strategies rather than fully optimizing their choices. This model has been influential in understanding how individuals make decisions in real-world settings where perfect rationality is not always possible.Rate this question:
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The Incremental Model of decision-making is given by
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Elton Mayo
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Charles Taylor
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Charles Lindblom
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John Rawls
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A. Charles LindblomExplanation
The correct answer is Charles Lindblom. Charles Lindblom is known for his work on the Incremental Model of decision-making. This model suggests that decision-making is a gradual and incremental process, where decisions are made by making small adjustments to existing policies or practices rather than through radical changes. Lindblom argued that this approach allows decision-makers to navigate complex and uncertain environments more effectively.Rate this question:
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Which type of analysis states that 20% of our activities will account for 80% of our results?
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Conjoint Analysis
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SWOT Diagram
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Pareto Analysis
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Both A and C
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A. Pareto AnalysisExplanation
Pareto Analysis states that 20% of our activities will account for 80% of our results. This analysis technique is based on the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, which suggests that a small number of causes or inputs will typically lead to a large majority of the effects or outputs. By identifying and focusing on the vital few activities that have the greatest impact, Pareto Analysis helps prioritize efforts and resources for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.Rate this question:
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SWOT stands for
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Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Tackles.
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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
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Short, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
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Skills, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
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A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.Explanation
SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This framework is commonly used in business and strategic planning to analyze and assess the internal and external factors that can impact an organization. Strengths and weaknesses refer to the internal factors, such as the organization's resources, capabilities, and limitations. Opportunities and threats, on the other hand, relate to the external factors, such as market trends, competition, and potential risks. By conducting a SWOT analysis, organizations can identify their strengths to leverage, weaknesses to improve, opportunities to pursue, and threats to mitigate.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Yehezkel Dror's Optimal Model?
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Quantitative
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Qualitative
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Meta policy-making
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Both A and B
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A. Both A and BExplanation
Yehezkel Dror's Optimal Model of policy-making emphasizes a comprehensive approach that incorporates qualitative assessments, quantitative analysis, and meta-policy making, which involves thinking about the policy-making process itself. The model suggests that effective policy-making should not rely solely on quantitative (numerical data and statistical analysis) or qualitative (descriptive analysis, case studies, and expert judgments) methods alone but should integrate various methodologies, including higher-level strategic thinking and meta-policy considerations. Therefore, suggesting that the Optimal Model excludes either quantitative or qualitative characteristics does not accurately represent Dror's approach, making "Both A and B" the correct answer as these are not characteristics that are excluded from his model.Rate this question:
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The 4 R's of Decision making does not include
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Results
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Resources
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Recycle
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Risk
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A. RecycleExplanation
The 4 R's of decision making include Results, Resources, and Risk. Recycle is not included in the 4 R's of decision making. Recycle is not typically considered a factor in decision making processes, as it is more related to environmental sustainability and waste management. The 4 R's focus on evaluating the potential outcomes, available resources, and potential risks associated with a decision, but recycling does not fall under any of these categories.Rate this question:
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Programmed decisions deal with repetitive problems and have a short-term impact.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Programmed decisions refer to decisions that are made in response to recurring problems or situations that have been encountered before. These decisions are typically based on established rules, procedures, or guidelines. They are often automated or routine in nature and require little to no creativity or judgment. Since programmed decisions are made in response to repetitive problems, they tend to have a short-term impact as they are aimed at resolving immediate issues rather than long-term strategic planning. Therefore, the given statement that programmed decisions deal with repetitive problems and have a short-term impact is true.Rate this question:
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