MANA 3318

1. According to the proponents of interactional psychology, all of the following are correct except: A. behavior is a function of heredity and physical stature B. people vary in terms of cognitive, affective, motivational, and ability factors C. a situation can be viewed objectively D. one's subjective view of the situation can also be important 2. The basis for understanding individual differences stems from: A. Jung's development of personality archetypes B. Carl Roger's contention ...

Chapter 10 Decision Making by Individuals and Groups TRUEFALSE 1. By using the Z problem-solving model, managers can use only their preferences to make decisions. (A) True (B) False Answer : (B) 2. According to the Z model, Intuiting is used to gather information about a problem. (A) True (B) False Answer : (B) 3. Over optimism is one of the reasons for escalation of commitment. (A) True (B) False Answer : (A) 4. Individuals with higher self-esteem and those who are given an oppor...

RUE/FALSE 1. In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for "touch labor" and an increasing demand for "knowledge workers." ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: K 2. Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities focus on problem solving. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: U 3. A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) provides current and accurate data for control and decision-making by managers. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: K 4. To proacti...

In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for "touch labor" and an increasing demand for "knowledge workers." ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: K 2. Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities focus on problem solving. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: U 3. A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) provides current and accurate data for control and decision-making by managers. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 13 OBJ: 1-4 TYPE: K 4. To proactively manage ch...

Which of the following is an example of a programmed decision situation? a. arranging financing for constructing a new $50 million office building b. reorder of raw materials from an established supplier c. purchase of a new mainframe computer d. a firm's purchase consideration of a parts manufacturer ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: p. 159 OBJ: 1 NAT: AACSB Analytic | Group Dynamics TOP: The Decision-Making Process MSC: BLOOMS Level III Application 2. All of the following are chara...