Problem Solving and Group Activities Worksheet

What is the main topic introduced on this page?

• Decision making

• Problem solving

• Time management

• Communication skills

Based on the image, what might be an important aspect of decision making?

• Weighing positive and negative outcomes

• Ignoring consequences

• Making decisions quickly without thinking

• Always choosing the easiest option

How many steps should managers take to make the best decisions, according to the objectives?

• 3 steps

• 5 steps

• 7 steps

• 10 steps

What are managers advised to be aware of in order to avoid making poor decisions?

• Eight traps that affect decision making

• Five steps to success

• Four types of meetings

• Three types of leadership

What does the PDCA cycle stand for in group decision making?

• Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Prepare, Decide, Communicate, Analyze

• Predict, Develop, Create, Apply

• Plan, Design, Control, Assess

What should students be able to do with the problem-solving process according to the objectives?

• Apply it to a relevant laboratory management issue

• Ignore it in laboratory settings

• Use it only for theoretical problems

• Avoid using it in decision making

What is one of the main responsibilities of a laboratory manager in a multi-disciplinary team?

• To avoid making any decisions

• To find ways to solve any problems that arise

• To only focus on their own tasks

• To ignore problems until they go away

Which of the following is a key question to ask when solving a problem?

• What was the cause?

• Who will benefit?

• When is the deadline?

• Where did it happen?

What is decision making (DM)?

• The process of choosing one from several alternatives

• The process of following orders

• The process of avoiding choices

• The process of copying others

Why might decision making not always be a result of an immediate problem?

• Because it is always random

• Because it is goal directed and may be planned in advance

• Because it never involves alternatives

• Because it is not important