Problem Solving - Session 4

What is the first step in the DECIDE framework for decision-making?

• Establishing criteria

• Identifying alternatives

• Defining the problem

• Evaluating the decision

Which decision-making model helps leaders determine employee participation levels?

• Vroom-Yetton Model

• SWOT Analysis

• DECIDE Framework

• Pareto Analysis

What type of decision-making is characterised by long-term impact and organisation-wide effects?

• Tactical decisions

• Operational decisions

• Strategic decisions

• Routine decisions

Which leadership style in the Vroom-Yetton model involves making decisions with no team input?

• Autocratic (A1)

• Consultative (C1)

• Collaborative (G2)

• Group

What is the main risk of "Analysis Paralysis" in decision-making?

• Making decisions too quickly

• Overanalyzing without taking action

• Ignoring stakeholder input

• Avoiding risk assessment

Who is an example of an A2-style leader, known for gathering information but making the final decision?

• Walt Disney

• Mary Kay Ash

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

What is the purpose of a decision matrix?

• To randomly select an option

• To systematically evaluate alternatives

• To minimize stakeholder involvement

• To measure emotional intelligence

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making pitfall?

• Confirmation bias

• Groupthink

• SWOT analysis

• Sunk cost fallacy

What is a key aspect of ethical decision-making?

• Maximizing profits

• Stakeholder consideration

• Quick assessment techniques

• Rapid implementation

What is a primary characteristic of a G2 (collaborative) decision-making style?

• The leader decides without team input

• The leader gathers input but decides alone

• The team makes the decision collectively

• The leader assigns the decision to one person