Problem Solving: Decision Making

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

• Consult with colleagues

• Implement the solution

• Ignore the problem

• Identify the problem or opportunity

What is the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions?

• Programmed decisions are routine and repetitive, while non-programmed decisions are unique and non-recurring.

• Programmed decisions are made in emergency situations, while non-programmed decisions are made in non-emergency situations.

• Programmed decisions are non-repetitive and unique, while non-programmed decisions are routine and repetitive.

• Programmed decisions are made by individuals, while non-programmed decisions are made by groups.

What are the advantages of group decision-making?

• Group decision-making lacks accountability and responsibility.

• Group decision-making has several advantages, including diverse perspectives, collaboration, increased acceptance, and reduced bias.

• Group decision-making is time-consuming and inefficient.

• Group decision-making leads to conflicts and disagreements.

What is the difference between rational and intuitive decision-making?

• Rational decision-making is based on logical reasoning and analysis of available information, while intuitive decision-making relies on gut feelings and instincts.

• Rational decision-making is based on emotions and personal biases, while intuitive decision-making is based on facts and evidence.

• Rational decision-making is more time-consuming than intuitive decision-making.

• Intuitive decision-making is more objective than rational decision-making.

What are the common decision-making biases and how do they affect problem-solving?

• Social bias, cultural bias, gender bias, and age bias. They can affect problem-solving by leading individuals to make decisions based on stereotypes or prejudices.

• Confirmation bias, anchoring bias, availability bias, and overconfidence bias. They can affect problem-solving by leading individuals to make decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information, or by causing them to ignore alternative solutions or perspectives.

• Motivation bias, procrastination bias, perfectionism bias, and laziness bias. They can affect problem-solving by leading individuals to delay decision-making or by causing them to overlook important details.

• Luck bias, intuition bias, superstition bias, and destiny bias. They can affect problem-solving by leading individuals to rely on chance or supernatural forces rather than rational thinking.

What is the Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision-making model?

• The Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision-making model is a model for predicting the weather

• The Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision-making model is a leadership model that helps leaders determine the appropriate level of participation from subordinates when making decisions.

• The Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision-making model is a model for choosing the best vacation destination

• The Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision-making model is a model for determining the best hairstyle

What are the key factors to consider when making ethical decisions?

• Disregarding consequences, neglecting others' rights and well-being, being partial and discriminatory, being deceitful and evasive, ignoring ethical principles and guidelines

• Understanding consequences, considering others' rights and well-being, being fair and impartial, being honest and transparent, following ethical principles and guidelines

• Prioritizing personal gain, disregarding others' perspectives, being inconsistent and arbitrary, being deceptive and manipulative, ignoring ethical principles and guidelines

• Ignoring consequences, disregarding others' rights and well-being, being biased and unfair, being dishonest and secretive, ignoring ethical principles and guidelines

What is the role of creativity in problem-solving and decision-making?

• Creativity is irrelevant to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Creativity hinders problem-solving and decision-making processes.

• Creativity enhances problem-solving and decision-making processes.

• Creativity has no role in problem-solving and decision-making.

What are the steps involved in the problem-solving process?

• Identify, Analyze, Generate, Evaluate, Implement, Monitor

• Generate, Analyze, Identify, Evaluate, Implement, Monitor

• Analyze, Identify, Evaluate, Generate, Implement, Monitor

• Identify, Analyze, Generate, Evaluate, Implement, Monitor

How can critical thinking skills be applied to improve decision-making?

• By relying solely on personal opinions and emotions.

• By analyzing information objectively, considering multiple perspectives, evaluating evidence and arguments, identifying biases and assumptions, and making logical and informed judgments.

• By making quick decisions without considering all available information.

• By ignoring biases and assumptions and relying on intuition alone.