Each of the following assumptions of the classical decision-making model,except:
A) The decision maker operates to accomplish goals that are known and agreed upon.
B) Criteria for evaluating alternatives are generally unknown.
C) The decision maker strives for conditions of certainty, gathering complete information.
D) The decision maker is rational and uses logic to assign values, order preferences, evaluate alternatives and make the decision that will maximise the attainment of organisational goals.
E) All of these are assumptions of the classical decision making model.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The assumption that criteria for evaluating alternatives are generally unknown is not a part of the classical decision-making model. The model assumes that the decision maker strives for conditions of certainty, gathers complete information, is rational and uses logic to make decisions that will maximise the attainment of organisational goals, and operates to accomplish known and agreed-upon goals.

Each of the Following Assumptions of the Classical Decision-Making Model,except