Which model of decision making is associated with satisficing, bounded rationality, and uncertainty?

Which model of decision making is associated with satisficing, bounded rationality, and uncertainty?

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    Combe: Introduction to Management

    Chapter 7: Multiple choice questions

    Instructions

    Answer the following questions and then press 'Submit' to get your score.

    Question 1

    What are characteristics of a programmed decision?

    a) Complex and risky

    b) Uncertain and non-routine

    c) Low risk and certain

    d) Routine and non-complex

    Question 2

    Of what is an investment decision an example?

    a) Programmed decision

    b) Routine decision

    c) Management decision

    d) Non-programmed decision

    Question 3

    What is not an assumption underpinning the rational decision making model?

    a) Incomplete information

    b) An agreed goal

    c) A structured problem

    d) High level of certainty regarding the environment

    Question 4

    Simon (1960) is associated with what type of decision making model?

    a) Rational

    b) Classical

    c) Programmed

    d) Administrative

    Question 5

    What is the term for decisions limited by human capacity to absorb and analyse information?

    a) Cognitive rationality

    b) Conscious rationality

    c) Bounded rationality

    d) Restricted rationality

    Question 6

    What is the term for a sub-optimal but acceptable outcome of negotiations between parties?

    a) Bargaining

    b) Satisficing

    c) Accepting

    d) Compromising

    Question 7

    What is intuitive decision making based on?

    a) Guesswork

    b) Gambling

    c) Instinct

    d) Rationality

    Question 8

    Which of these does not form part of the key streams identified by March (1988) in decision making in highly ambiguous environments?

    a) Expectations

    b) Choice opportunities

    c) Problems

    d) Solutions

    Question 9

    What assumption is the garbage can model of decision making based on?

    a) Limited knowledge and great insight

    b) Limited knowledge but high level of experience

    c) Limited knowledge and uncertainty

    d) Limited knowledge and high risk

    Question 10

    What is the term for the 'rule of thumb' type of bias in decision making?

    a) Framing bias

    b) Hindsight bias

    c) Over-confidence bias

    d) Heuristics

     

    What are the 4 types of decision making models?

    The four different decision-making models—rational, bounded rationality, intuitive, and creative—vary in terms of how experienced or motivated a decision maker is to make a choice. Choosing the right approach will make you more effective at work and improve your ability to carry out all the P-O-L-C functions.

    Which decision making model is characterized by vague problems and goals with conditions of uncertainty?

    b. 22. The political model consists of vague problems and goals, limited information about alternatives and their outcomes, and a satisficing choice for resolving problems using intuition.

    What are the 3 decision making models?

    The 3 Decision Making Models are: Thinking First — Rational Decision Making. Seeing First — Insight-driven Decision Making. Doing First — Experimentation-based Decision Making.

    What does it mean when a decision involves satisficing?

    Satisficing is a decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution. Instead of putting maximum exertion toward attaining the ideal outcome, satisficing focuses on pragmatic effort when confronted with tasks.