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WorksheetsMANSCI PRE FINAL
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 56mins
Before you can solve a problem you must:
Define the problem
Decide to use group or individual decision
Establish Objective
Review need for decision
Planning is not related to management science
TRUE
FALSE
The traditional viewpoint of management focuses on Systems, Contingency and quality.
TRUE
FALSE
One of the reasons for studying modeling in management science is because it is widely used by business analysts in mass communication and radio stations.
TRUE
FALSE
Management Science came into existence in a ________ context. *
Business
Academic
Military
Religious
Filtering deletes records from a database
TRUE
FALSE
The chain of command from the highest authority to the lowest level in the organization is (a)
Multiple Linear Regression is used more often for predictive modeling than for explanatory purposes.
True
False
Division of work in management suggests that work should be divided based on individual interests, not skills.
True
False
Logistic Regression is limited to outcomes with only two values.
True
False
To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Fredrick Taylor
True
False
All of the following are steps in the decision- making process EXCEPT
define the problem,
identify the possible outcome
compute the posterior probabilities
list alternatives
To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Peter F. Drucker
True
False
The Fahrenheit scale is an example of interval data.
True
False
Modeling has nothing to do with improving thinking skills such as making explicit assumptions and breaking problems down into components.
True
False
Neural Networks are easy to understand and interpret.
True
False
Categorical data includes nominal and ordinal data.
True
False
The F.W. Taylor (a) principle states that the best workers are selected, considered to perform specific tasks, and then trained within the industry in order to attain the objectives of the enterprise workers.
To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Henry Fayol
True
False
Suggest if algebra problems are typically characteristics of well-structured problems
True
False
Noise in data has predictive value and should always be incorporated into models.
True
False
Interval data conveys a sense of the ratio between values.
True
False
Linear Programming technique is a:
Constrained optimization technique
Technique for economic allocation of resources
Mathematical technique
All of the mentioned
The Naïve Bayes method is restricted to situations in which all predictor variables are categorical.
True
False
Management is fundamentally multidisciplinary.
It freely relies on ideas from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other fields.
True
False
What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?
(a)
The contingency approach suggests that there is one best way to solve any management problem.
True
False
Linear Programming Technique helps to find an optimal use of Machine
True
False
The CITZ CODE in the job applicants database unambiguously represents the applicant's country of birth.
True
False
Reliance on Own Self is not part of Islamic Management Perspective
True
False
It is not important to be skeptical of data.
True
False
Time and motion studies, as proposed by Gilbreth, focus on increasing unnecessary motions to improve job satisfaction.
True
False
Planning and Decision making involves only setting the organization's goals
True
False
Author (a) is called as father of Modern Management *
Six stages were involved in the problem-solving process, true or false
True
False
_____ are representations of reality.
Phases
Models
both a and b
None of these
Six stages were ignored in the problem-solving process
True
False
Understanding the data is the first step in data exploration.
True
False
The Naïve Bayes method is suitable for estimating class probabilities.
True
False
The quantitative approach to decision analysis is a _____
Logical Approach
Rational Approach
Scientific Approach
All of the mentioned
Modeling in management science is related to working with versions to understand or control some aspect of the world.
True
False
Management functions exclude planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, and budgeting
True
False
The primary role of top managers is to handle the day-to-day operations of the company.
True
False
A histogram summarizes numerical values.
True
False
Linear Programming Technique considered useless when it comes to money optimization
True
False
Basic knowledge for spreadsheet modeling includes simple logic, probability, and familiarity with entering numbers and formatting text using functions in Word documents and PDF files.
Extremely True
Not True at all
Somewhat true
In partitioning, the training partition is used to assess how well the model works on new data.
True
False
Unity of command principle suggests that an employee should report to multiple bosses to gain diverse perspectives.
True
False
k-Nearest Neighbor is not a classification/prediction method
True
False
Management science generates insight, which may lead to better managerial decisions.
True
False
In the context of management, "equity" means treating all employees identically, regardless of their performance.
True
False
What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?
(a)
Α (a) is a well-defined circumstance in the problem-solving process that can be resolved. *
First-line managers primarily focus on long-term strategic planning
True
False
Spreadsheet databases are three-dimensional files
True
False
Fairness and Proper Treatment of Employees is not part of Islamic Management Perspective
True
False
The right or privilege to direct or request a behavior or action, along with the right to discipline is: _____
Control
Power
Authority
Leadership
Business analysts do not need to know how to use data to derive business insights.
True
False
The k-Nearest Neighbor algorithm requires many assumptions about parameters.
True
False
Basic knowledge for spreadsheet modeling includes simple logic, probability, and familiarity with entering and formatting text using functions in Excel.
Slightly True
Extremely True
Not true at all
Data mining analysts should only build one model to save time.
True
False
What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?
(a)
Modeling improves thinking skills such as making explicit assumptions and breaking problems down into components.
True
False
Normalization of data is never required.
True
False
The average age is not a summary measure.
True
False
________ are called mathematical
models.
Iconic Model
Symbolic Model
Analogue Model
None of the mention
"Esprit de corps" refers to creating harmony and general good feelings among employees.
True
False
A data dictionary documents the fields in a database.
True
False
modeling in management science generates insight, which may not lead to better managerial decisions.
True
False
Effectiveness in management means minimizing waste.
True
False
Decision theory is concerned with:
methods of arriving at an optimal decision
selecting optimal decision in sequential manner
analysis of information that is available
all of the mentioned
Exploration frequently discloses facets of the problem that are visible at first sight.
Strongly Agree
Strongly disagree
Agree
The theory (X and Y) propounded by Douglas McGregor stated that an average human being does not like to work, and he tries to avoid it as much as possible. Specify the theory.
(a)
With an inquiring mind and a spirit of discovery, exploration involves hypothesis formulation, stating assumptions, structuring simple models, and deriving tentative conclusions
True
False
Suggest if identifying a problem in the mess is the first step in the creative problem-solving process.
True
False
Databases automatically reveal patterns and insights.
True
False
management is a transformation process consisting of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
True
False
The behavioral viewpoint in management started in the 1950s.
True
False
Scalar chain refers to chain like authority scale..
True
False
Every subordinate should receive orders from and be accountable to only one superior is _______
Unity of direction
Unity of command
Centralization
Scalar Chain
Scientific management emphasizes selecting, training, and developing workmen scientifically.
True
False
The degree to which authority rests at the top of the organization is called Decentralization.
True
False
Classification and Prediction Trees are based on the idea that databases contain subsets of records with mostly 1s or Os. *
True
False
A previous study on management affirmed that (a) thinking is related to searching for a variety of answers to questions that may have many right answers *
Data mining hinders accurate prediction due to data overload.
True
False
Creating a simplified version of reality
(a)
The ability to use data intelligently is not a vital skill for business analysts.
True
False
Analysts may use data to describe, predict, or prescribe actions.
True
False
One of the reasons for studying modeling in management science is because it is widely used by business analysts in finance, marketing, and operations
True
False
Rows in a database are sometimes called "records" or "instances."
True
False
The ultimate goal of data analysis is to predict the past.
True
False
(a) is an array of troubling symptoms, reasons, information, pressures, inadequacies, possibilities, and so on. *
In the systems view of organizations, feedback is not considered an important part of the process.
True
False
Exploration requires more than just solutions when relating to ill-structured problems.
True
False
Middle managers are responsible for managing the performance of entry-level employees.
True
False
______ models involve more risks and uncertainties.
Probabilistic
Deterministic
Both mentioned
None of the above
_________ may be defined as a method of determining an optimal program of interdependent activities in view of available resources
Goal Programming
Linear Programming
Decision Making
None of the mentioned
with an inquiring mind and a spirit of discovery, divergent thinking is related to hypothesis formulation, stating assumptions, structuring simple models, and deriving tentative conclusions
True
False
According to the principles of management by F.W. Taylor, there should be an unequal division of work and responsibility between management and workmen
True
False
modeling in management science includes mental, visual, physical, and mathematical that could be considered as types of models.
True
False
