Question 1

SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on which new product to produce must have widespread acceptance and be of the highest quality.Having reviewed the literature,you decide that this decision needs to be made by a group of your best managers.

-Referring to SCENARIO 9-2,you have decided to use the nominal group technique.This will give you the advantage of

Accepted Answer

The nominal group technique is a structured approach to group decision making that encourages participation from all group members and generates many ideas. This technique focuses on generating a large quantity of ideas in a short amount of time, and is effective in producing high-quality decisions that have widespread acceptance. Groupshift, participants being honest, and building cohesiveness are not necessarily advantages of the nominal group technique. Processing ideas quickly may be a side effect of the technique, but it is not the main advantage.

Question 2

The ability to use analogies is indicative of a person's

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Question 3

SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on which new product to produce must have widespread acceptance and be of the highest quality.Having reviewed the literature,you decide that this decision needs to be made by a group of your best managers.

-Referring to SCENARIO 9-2,if you wanted managers to meet face to face and pool their judgments in a systematic but individual manner,which type of group decision-making technique would you use?

Accepted Answer

Nominal groups are designed to promote individual participation in a group decision-making process. Members generate ideas individually, then present them to the group. The group then discusses and evaluates the ideas and ranks them in order of importance. This technique ensures that everyone's ideas are heard and evaluated fairly while still allowing for group interaction and discussion.

Question 4

SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on which new product to produce must have widespread acceptance and be of the highest quality.Having reviewed the literature,you decide that this decision needs to be made by a group of your best managers.

-Referring to SCENARIO 9-2,if you set up an electronic meeting,your team would be able to

Accepted Answer

Electronic meetings help minimize social pressures by allowing participants to contribute anonymously, reducing the influence of dominant individuals.

Question 5

Creativity will be enhanced if

Accepted Answer

Granting freedom to the person doing the project allows for more exploration and experimentation, ultimately leading to enhanced creativity. Options A, B, D and E do not necessarily contribute to creativity, and may even hinder it in some cases.

Question 6

The whistle-blower who reports unethical or illegal organizational operating practices to the media on the grounds of free speech is exercising which of the following ethical decision criteria?

Accepted Answer

The whistle-blower who reports unethical or illegal organizational operating practices to the media on the grounds of free speech is exercising the rights criterion, as they are seeking to protect the fundamental human right to ethical and legal behavior within the organization. They believe it is their duty to speak up in the interest of justice and fairness, and are willing to risk their own standing within the organization to do so. Utilitarianism, situational ethics, and the labour code of ethical conduct may also be relevant ethical decision criteria in different contexts, but are not as directly applicable to this scenario.

Question 7

SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on which new product to produce must have widespread acceptance and be of the highest quality.Having reviewed the literature,you decide that this decision needs to be made by a group of your best managers.

-Referring to SCENARIO 9-2,your managers are located in Taiwan,India,Brazil,and the United States.Which group decision-making technique might be the easiest to arrange?

Accepted Answer

An electronic meeting would be the easiest and most efficient way to gather the managers from different locations and make a decision. This would allow for real-time communication and collaboration without the need for travel.

Question 8

Within which of the following steps of the rational decision-making model would creativity probably be the most important?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and developing alternatives involves generating a variety of options to choose from. Creativity is essential in this step as it allows for innovative and unconventional solutions to be considered, leading to better decision-making outcomes.

Question 9

If a senior manager states that he makes decisions on the basis of the ________,then he is basing his decisions on the principle of utilitarianism.

Accepted Answer

The principle of utilitarianism is based on maximizing the greatest good for the greatest number of people, which means making decisions that benefit the majority of people rather than just a select few. Option A is incorrect as it mentions democracy, which is a political system and not a principle of decision-making. Option C is incorrect as it implies that decisions are made solely for the benefit of the decision-makers, which is not in line with the principle of utilitarianism. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that decisions should only be made for the least privileged, which is not the case in utilitarianism. Option E is incorrect as it only focuses on the best performers, which does not necessarily lead to the greatest good for the majority.

Question 10

Which of the following group decision-making techniques minimizes social pressures and conflicts?

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Question 11

We know from OB research that organizational constraints have an impact on the way employees make creative decisions.Therefore,organizations,which desire their employees to think and act creatively,would be wise to create an environment that fosters creativity.Which of the following is a recommendation to improve the work environment in order to facilitate creativity?

Accepted Answer

Providing employees with the resources to be creative is a recommendation to improve the work environment in order to facilitate creativity. This includes providing access to tools, technology, information, and other resources that can support creative thinking and problem-solving. Adjusting the reward system to recognize creativity is also important, but this is just one aspect of creating an environment that fosters creativity. Developing policies and procedures to direct employees on how to be creative may not be effective, as creativity is a personal and unique process that cannot be easily standardized or directed. Recruiting and selecting creative people can help, but this may not be feasible for all positions or circumstances. Telling employees they are creative may help establish self-efficacy, but this alone may not be enough to promote sustained creativity over time.

Question 12

According to the three-component model of creativity,individual creativity requires creative-thinking skills,intrinsic task motivation,and

Accepted Answer

According to the three-component model of creativity, individual creativity requires three components: creative-thinking skills, intrinsic task motivation, and expertise. Therefore, the best choice is B, expertise.  The other options, intuition, self-confidence, risk aversion, and tolerance for ambiguity, although related to creativity, are not part of the three-component model.

Question 13

Which of the following attributes is associated with creative potential?

Accepted Answer

Self-confidence is often associated with creative potential because individuals who are confident in their abilities and ideas are more likely to take risks and pursue their unique vision without fear of failure or criticism.

Question 14

________ will increase the level of creativity employees are able to achieve.

Accepted Answer

Job challenges can increase creativity by encouraging employees to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems. Time restrictions, group homogeneity, win-lose situations, and restricted resources may actually inhibit creativity as they limit the range of ideas and options available to employees.

Question 15

Interacting groups are an effective in

Accepted Answer

Interacting groups are effective in building group cohesiveness as they allow members to communicate, share ideas, and work together, which strengthens their bond and unity.

Question 16

When evaluating group effectiveness,it is important to consider group success criteria._________ stimulate ideas but,with many people talking at once,block the thought process and eventually impede the sharing of ideas.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming groups stimulate ideas but can also lead to groupthink and a lack of productivity if not managed effectively. The other group types listed may not necessarily involve idea generation as their primary function.

Question 17

People with an ________ locus of control are more likely to take ________ responsibility for the consequences of their ethical decisions.

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Question 18

________ determines the extent to which individuals fully engage their expertise and creative-thinking skills.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic task motivation refers to the degree to which an individual is motivated by the inherent satisfaction of the task itself, rather than external rewards such as money or recognition. When individuals are intrinsically motivated, they are more likely to fully engage their expertise and creative-thinking skills. Intelligence, intuition, creative potential, and self-confidence may all play a role in these skills, but intrinsic task motivation is the most relevant factor to the question.

Question 19

SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on which new product to produce must have widespread acceptance and be of the highest quality.Having reviewed the literature,you decide that this decision needs to be made by a group of your best managers.

-Referring to SCENARIO 9-2,if generating lots of ideas efficiently is important,you do NOT want to use _________________ groups.

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The answer of SCENARIO 9-2
You know that the decision on...

Question 20

Which group decision-making technique results in the greatest number of ideas and the most original ideas?

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Quiz 9: Decision Making,creativity and Ethics

The ability to use analogies is indicative of a person's

Creativity will be enhanced if

The whistle-blower who reports unethical or illegal organizational operating practices to the media on the grounds of free speech is exercising which of the following ethical decision criteria?

Within which of the following steps of the rational decision-making model would creativity probably be the most important?

If a senior manager states that he makes decisions on the basis of the ________,then he is basing his decisions on the principle of utilitarianism.

Which of the following group decision-making techniques minimizes social pressures and conflicts?

According to the three-component model of creativity,individual creativity requires creative-thinking skills,intrinsic task motivation,and

Which of the following attributes is associated with creative potential?

________ will increase the level of creativity employees are able to achieve.

Interacting groups are an effective in

When evaluating group effectiveness,it is important to consider group success criteria._________ stimulate ideas but,with many people talking at once,block the thought process and eventually impede the sharing of ideas.

People with an locus of control are more likely to take responsibility for the consequences of their ethical decisions.

________ determines the extent to which individuals fully engage their expertise and creative-thinking skills.

Which group decision-making technique results in the greatest number of ideas and the most original ideas?