Decision Making Quiz

A common trap of decision making is not using the past to gain ideas and make improvement through creating and following precedents and policies.

• No

• Yes

As a leader, avoid seeking advice and obtaining opinions from others as this shows a lack of management ability and will reduce the confidence other people will have in you.

• Yes

• No

The most popular decision making approach used is

• using intuition

• experience

• going by hunches

• using a decision tree in a graphic visual form

The first step in decision making is

• evaluating results

• generating alternatives

• selecting a solution

• identifying and defining the specific problem

In parliamentary procedure, each issue should be...

• Discussed in groups.

• Mixed with other issues.

• Treated one at a time.

• Ignored.

What is the purpose of treating one subject at a time during a meeting?

• To save time.

• To allow for more discussion.

• To avoid confusion.

• To prevent people from leaving early.

Why is it important to alternate between opposite points of view during discussions?

• To make everyone feel included.

• To make the discussion more interesting.

• To ensure that all perspectives are considered.

• To prevent people from getting bored.

What should the chairperson do during a vote?

• Only tally the votes for one side of the issue.

• Leave the room.

• Keep track of the votes and announce the result.

• Vote twice.

Why should participants avoid personal attacks during a debate?

• To avoid getting into trouble

• avoid getting off track, and focusing on the topic at hand

• To make the debate more exciting

• To avoid hurting someone's feelings

What is the purpose of using Robert's Rules of Order?

• Ensure the right of the community

• Protect the rights of the minority

• Protect the consumer rights

• Ensure the right of the majority