Decision Making and Problem Solving

Career plans and saving for a cross-country trip are examples of short-term goals.

• True

• False

To make a decision, you must have something to base your decision on. Basing your decision on which of the following will cause the fewest regrets?

• what others tell you to do

• what you believe

• what can be done the fastest

• what is easiest

Which of the following means positive quality?

• flaw

• trait

• quirk

• merit

A willingness to accept responsibility is called (a)   .

What is a term for refusing to face the fact that a problem exists?

• excuse

• denial

• accountability

• responsibility

After identifying a problem, what should you do next?

• identify options

• place blame on someone

• list causes and effects

• move to the next problem

What do we call the result of an action?

• consequence

• ambition

• goal

• conclusion

With what process does management go hand-in-hand?

• decision-making process

• problem-solving process

• evaluation process

• creative process

What is the term for the possibility of loss or injury?

• Decision

• Problem

• Risk

• Support system

Your attitude toward a problem is not important.

• True

• False