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DSM2604 DECISION MAKING AND CONTROL TEST

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. "Just because something is legal does not mean that it is ethical." 

This phrase belongs to Deontology theory.

a)

True

b)

False

2.
  1. Deontologists tend to reason as follows, “I strongly believe that x is the best decision because everyone has a duty to treat elsewhere respect.”

a)

True

b)

False

3.
  1. Virtue ethics are based on cultivating good habits.

a)

True

b)

False

4.
  1. Greater pool of knowledge is NOT an advantage of Group Decision Making.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
  1. If you have been part of the group that has brought into final decision, you will have deeper commitment to the decision.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
  1. Brainstorming is a technique used to help groups generate multiple ideas and alternatives in problem solving.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
  1. There are 10 Rules for good brainstorming session.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
  1. A.F Osborn who developed Brainstorming Technique was an Engineer.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
  1. There are THREE (3) main types of conflicts.

a)

True

b)

False

10.
  1. Personality conflicts happens because a manager does NOT like his/her employee.

a)

True

b)

False

11.
  1. Group decision making also known as collaborative decision making.

a)

True

b)

False

12.
  1. Decision Trees are one of the tools in Decision Making.

a)

True

b)

False

13.
  1. Organisations and individuals DO NOT use decision trees as part of decision making because they are very hard and messy.

a)

True

b)

False

14.
  1. Decision Trees are mostly used for ethical dilemmas.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
  1. Groups takes longer time to make decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
  1. The larger the group, the lower the quality of the decision.

a)

True

b)

False

17.
  1. Decision making accuracy is lower when group member know a good deal about relevant issues.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
  1. Conflict only takes one form in an organisation.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
  1. Being a good listener is a way to build cross-cultural relationships.

a)

True

b)

False

20.
  1. Conflict is simply disagreement, a perfectly normal state of affairs.

a)

True

b)

False

21.
  1. Conflict may take place in 6 different forms.

a)

True

b)

False

22.
  1. From the standpoint of the organization, dysfunctional conflict is a conflict that hinders the organization’s performance or threatens its interests.

a)

True

b)

False

23.
  1. Natural for people in functional organizations to pursue different objectives and to be rewarded accordingly, but this means that conflict is practically built into the system.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
  1. Dysfunctional conflict is a conflict that increases an organization’s performance.

a)

True

b)

False

25.
  1. A Manager must do whatever they can to remove negative conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
  1. Openness is one of the behaviours which will help someone to handle conflict a better way.

a)

True

b)

False

27.
  1. Being positive is NOT how a person handle conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

28.
  1. Asking questions or interrogating your assumptions can also help us think outside the box to solve problems.

a)

True

b)

False

29.
  1. Group decision making also known as collaborative decision making.

a)

True

b)

False

30.
  1. Group decisions are subject to factors such as deontology, egoism, and utilitarianism.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What is the definition of adaptability?

a)

Willingness to change or compromise

b)

Being able to adjust to new conditions

c)

Wise and effective strategist who reviews past

d)

Past performance and present situation

32.

Ahmad is a strategic decision maker. Which of the following attributes/habits does he have?

a)

Sensitivity

b)

Contextualise information

c)

Always sleeping

d)

Wake up early

33.

‘Strategists have a knack for identifying patterns and making meaning out of overarching trends.’ Which of the following characteristics of a strategic decision-maker matches the above?

a)

Ability to connect dots

b)

Ability to contextualize

c)

Inquisitive mind

d)

Flexible attitude

34.

Managers readily empathize with other managers and want to do what a good manager would do in a particular situation. These Managers use_________theory.

a)

Social group relativism

b)

Utilitarianism

c)

Cultural relativism

d)

Deontology

35.

How many ‘Ethical Hazard Approaching’ signs are there?

a)

12

b)

10

c)

11

d)

9

36.

“It may seem unethical BUT it is just part of the job” The above refers to….

a)

‘Ethical Hazard Approaching’ sign

b)

Strategic decision making

c)

Group decision making

d)

Virtue ethics

37.

____________ consist of assets like a strong corporate structure and a robust human resources department.

a)

Weakness

b)

Tiredness

c)

Strength

d)

Opportunity

38.

“What obstacles do we face?” This question is asked when analysing

a)

Threats

b)

Opportunities

c)

Subtopic

d)

Wins

39.

Why SWOT Analysis is important?

a)

It is fun and easy

b)

It helps to analyse which possible decision is BEST for the moment.

c)

It makes our decision-making process very easy.

d)

It is best when it comes to group decision making.

40.

There are_________ main disadvantages of Group decision making.

a)

3

b)

6

c)

5

d)

4

41.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five attributes of a strategic decision maker?

a)

Strategic foresight

b)

Inquisitive mind

c)

Sensitivity

d)

Ability to connect DOTS

42.

Strategic Foresight gives us a framework to identify___________, and then use this insight      to map out possible futures.

a)

Well informed maps

b)

 Current strategy

c)

Emerging trends and issues

d)

Breakthrough innovations

43.

What is an inquisitive mind?

a)

Curious mind which develops knowledge

b)

Strategic mind which develops breakthrough innovation

c)

Creative mind which leads to transformative change

d)

Bad mind which fails to make good decisions

44.

How many Ethical theories are there?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

2

d)

10

45.

Which of the following is one of the Ethical theories?

a)

Strategic decision making

b)

Group decision

c)

Egoism

d)

Dancing Culture

46.

Ali always asks himself, “How does the action relate to me? If the action furthers my interest, then it is alright.” Which of the following Ethical theories does Ali follow?

a)

Social group relativism

b)

Utilitarianism

c)

Egoism

d)

Deontology

47.

Which of the following is a decision-making tool?

a)

Ethical Decision

b)

Deontology

c)

SWOT Analysis

d)

Utilitarianism

48.

Which of the following stands for SWOT?

a)

Strengths, Wins, Online, Threats

b)

Subtopic, Wins, Opportunities, Threats

c)

Sunlight, Weakness, Optimism, Threats

d)

Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

49.

How many Advantages are there for Group Decision Making?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

4

d)

1

50.

Extroversion is how________, sociable and assertive a person is.

a)

Silent

b)

Shy

c)

Lazy

d)

Talkative