Question 1

Which of the following involves developing a set of possible alternative solutions and choosing one alternative from among that set?
A) decision making
B) leadership
C) implementing
D) evaluating and regulating

Accepted Answer

Developing a set of possible alternative solutions and choosing one alternative is the process of decision making. Leadership involves inspiring and guiding a group towards a common goal, implementing involves putting a plan into action, and evaluating and regulating involves assessing the effectiveness of a plan and making adjustments as needed.

Question 2

Warren Buffet hires people he knows can perform their job well without his help. He steps in only when necessary to help fix a problem and sometimes allows his subordinates to make mistakes so that his team can learn from them. Buffett's leadership style can be described as which of the following?
A) transactional
B) charismatic
C) laissez-faire
D) participative

Accepted Answer

Buffett's leadership style can be described as laissez-faire, which means he gives his subordinates a lot of autonomy and freedom to make decisions without much interference from him. He trusts his team to perform well and only steps in when necessary. This style can be effective when working with experienced and competent individuals.

Question 3

Which style of decision making has the downsides that decisions take longer and the team may react poorly if their input is not accepted?
A) democratic
B) laissez-faire
C) leadership
D) participative

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A brand manager at Procter & Gamble would like to raise the profile of a new shampoo the company has introduced. She thinks her best options may be a celebrity endorsement or a unique advertising campaign. She calls together her team to brainstorm more ideas. The brand manager is in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?
A) identifying the problem or opportunity
B) selecting an alternative
C) generating alternatives
D) reaching a consensus

Accepted Answer

The brand manager is currently in the stage of generating alternatives, as she is trying to brainstorm more ideas for how to raise the profile of the new shampoo.

Question 5

As Kyle conducts annual evaluations of his employees, he notices that Mari and Debbie have both been less productive since they were relocated to the same department. Kyle is in what stage of the managerial decision-making process?
A) generating alternatives
B) conducting evaluations
C) selecting an alternative
D) identifying the problem or opportunity

Accepted Answer

Kyle is in the "identifying the problem or opportunity" stage, as he has noticed a change in productivity after Mari and Debbie were relocated, indicating he has identified a potential issue that may need addressing.

Question 6

When Robert Keening became president of Snow Bird Airlines he began brainstorming with groups of employees to get their opinions on how to turn around the airline's declining sales, which he had determined were due to increased competition. These meetings with employees represent which part of the decision-making process?
A) implementing a solution
B) trying to reach consensus
C) identifying the problem
D) generating alternatives

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming with groups of employees to gather opinions represents the generating alternatives stage of the decision-making process, as they are attempting to come up with potential solutions to the identified problem of declining sales due to increased competition.

Question 7

Once a manager has identified a problem, he or she can generate alternatives to that problem. After this is done, the manager does which of the following?
A) implements the solution
B) evaluates the decision he or she made
C) brainstorms with his or her team
D) selects the best alternative

Accepted Answer

After generating alternatives, the manager must then evaluate each alternative and select the best one to implement. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which states that the manager selects the best alternative.

Question 8

Gary recently noticed that the plant he is managing is delivering only 30% of its products on time. To determine the reason for the problem, he assembles various department heads and the plant supervisor to get their input on the matter. Although the ultimate responsibility is his, he has no difficulty delegating decision-making authority to any member of this group. This style of leadership suggests that Gary is which type of leader?
A) participative
B) authoritative
C) autocratic
D) dependent

Accepted Answer

Gary's style of leadership is participative as he involves various department heads and the plant supervisor to get their input on the matter and delegates decision-making authority to any member of the group. This style of leadership involves collaboration and teamwork, with the leader encouraging open communication and involvement of all team members in decision-making.

Question 9

When looking at the company's sales figures Marta sees that her salespeople have not achieved high sales in Japan, although she isn't sure why. She is at what stage in the managerial decision-making process?
A) generating alternatives
B) generating a problem
C) identifying the problem
D) implementing the solution

Accepted Answer

Marta is at the stage of identifying the problem as she has noticed a problem with low sales in Japan but she is not yet sure what the cause of the problem is. She has not yet moved on to generating alternatives or implementing a solution.

Question 10

Al recently became manager of a Dow Chemical plant. The plant has experienced significant increases in inventory and financial losses over the past two years due to poor supply-chain management practices. To begin solving this problem, Al invites suggestions from line workers, gathers managers from various levels of the plant to brainstorm, and talks with experts in the field of operations management. Which step in the managerial decision-making process is this?
A) identifying the problem
B) generating alternatives
C) selecting an alternative
D) conceptualizing a solution

Accepted Answer

Al is in the process of generating alternatives by gathering input from all levels of the plant and seeking advice from experts. He has not yet selected a solution or made a decision, so options A, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 11

Crystal is the general manger for a large team of skilled and experienced programmers at a rapidly growing social media company. She wants to use a leadership style that fully utilizes the talents of her team and reduces the number of managers required to oversee the operation. Which leadership style would Crystal choose?
A) autocratic leadership
B) laissez-faire leadership
C) top-down leadership
D) technical leadership

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership is the most suitable style for Crystal's situation because it allows skilled and experienced team members to work independently with minimal oversight, leveraging their expertise and reducing the need for a large number of managers.

Question 12

Quick decision making and a unified and consistent vision are advantages to which type of leadership?
A) charismatic leadership
B) autocratic leadership
C) top-down leadership
D) participative leadership

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leadership is characterized by making quick decisions without input from others, which can be an advantage in some situations where time is of the essence. Additionally, this type of leader tends to have a clear and consistent vision for their organization or team.

Question 13

Which leadership style advocates that a leader makes all decisions and tells subordinates what to do and how to do it?
A) participative
B) democratic
C) entrepreneurial
D) autocratic

Accepted Answer

The autocratic leadership style is characterized by a leader who retains power and decision-making authority, makes all decisions, and tells subordinates what to do and how to do it. This style can be effective in situations where quick decisions are required or where subordinates lack experience or skills, but it can also lead to low morale and poor job satisfaction.

Question 14

Greg is the general manager of a minor league hockey team that supplies players to an NHL team when there are injuries. He needs to hire a new coach. The coach has to make decisions quickly in the middle of a game where there is no time to discuss strategy. Which type of leadership style should the hockey coach be using with the players?
A) charismatic leadership
B) autocratic leadership
C) participative leadership
D) top-down leadership

Accepted Answer

In the fast-paced and high-pressure situation of a hockey game, an autocratic leadership style is more effective as it allows the coach to make quick decisions without consulting the team, while still maintaining control and authority over the players. Charismatic leadership may not be as relevant in this scenario, and participative and top-down leadership styles may not be suitable as they both involve some form of consultation or delegation of decision-making, which may not be feasible in the middle of a game.

Question 15

A critical flaw in the process of generating alternatives is to go with the first alternative that meets the minimum threshold for solving the problem. This is referred to as which of the following?
A) selecting
B) compromising
C) satisficing
D) structuring

Accepted Answer

Satisficing is the act of selecting the first alternative that meets the minimum requirements to solve a problem. This can be a critical flaw in the process of generating alternatives, as it may not lead to the most optimal solution.

Question 16

Jayden is reviewing the recently implemented sales strategy the company developed and is considering whether or not the company made the right decision. Jayden is in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?
A) adopting a different alternative
B) generating alternatives
C) selecting an alternative
D) implementing and evaluating the solution

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What is the first step in the managerial decision-making process?
A) evaluate the problem
B) create a problem opportunity
C) identify the problem or opportunity
D) identify a solution to the problem

Accepted Answer

The first step in the managerial decision-making process is to identify the problem or opportunity. This enables the manager to focus on the issue and determine the appropriate course of action. Without identification, it is impossible to evaluate or create a problem opportunity, or identify a solution to the problem.

Question 18

A manager sits down with his team and says, "Our reject rate has increased by 50% since last month. We're not sure why yet." This manager is in which stage of the decision-making process?
A) identifying the problem
B) selecting a solution
C) implementing the problem
D) generating alternatives

Accepted Answer

The manager is stating that there is a problem with the reject rate increasing, but is unsure of the cause. This indicates that the manager is still in the first stage of the decision-making process, which is identifying the problem.

Question 19

Political factors, financial constraints, time limits, and legal obstacles may influence which stage of the managerial decision-making process?
A) conceptualizing solutions
B) implementing and evaluating the solution
C) generating alternatives
D) selecting alternatives

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Martha Stewart makes every decision for her lifestyle brand Martha Stewart Living, no matter how small. She is able to make quick decisions due to her consistent vision. Stewart's leadership style can be described as which of the following?
A) autocratic
B) participative
C) laissez-faire
D) charismatic

Accepted Answer

Martha Stewart's leadership style is described as autocratic because she makes every decision for her lifestyle brand Martha Stewart Living, and she does not involve others in the decision-making process.

Quiz 6: Understanding the Management Process

Which of the following involves developing a set of possible alternative solutions and choosing one alternative from among that set?

Warren Buffet hires people he knows can perform their job well without his help. He steps in only when necessary to help fix a problem and sometimes allows his subordinates to make mistakes so that his team can learn from them. Buffett's leadership style can be described as which of the following?

Which style of decision making has the downsides that decisions take longer and the team may react poorly if their input is not accepted?

As Kyle conducts annual evaluations of his employees, he notices that Mari and Debbie have both been less productive since they were relocated to the same department. Kyle is in what stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Once a manager has identified a problem, he or she can generate alternatives to that problem. After this is done, the manager does which of the following?

When looking at the company's sales figures Marta sees that her salespeople have not achieved high sales in Japan, although she isn't sure why. She is at what stage in the managerial decision-making process?

Quick decision making and a unified and consistent vision are advantages to which type of leadership?

Which leadership style advocates that a leader makes all decisions and tells subordinates what to do and how to do it?

A critical flaw in the process of generating alternatives is to go with the first alternative that meets the minimum threshold for solving the problem. This is referred to as which of the following?

Jayden is reviewing the recently implemented sales strategy the company developed and is considering whether or not the company made the right decision. Jayden is in which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

What is the first step in the managerial decision-making process?

A manager sits down with his team and says, "Our reject rate has increased by 50% since last month. We're not sure why yet." This manager is in which stage of the decision-making process?

Political factors, financial constraints, time limits, and legal obstacles may influence which stage of the managerial decision-making process?

Martha Stewart makes every decision for her lifestyle brand Martha Stewart Living, no matter how small. She is able to make quick decisions due to her consistent vision. Stewart's leadership style can be described as which of the following?