HRS 5300 Chapter 17

constraints

those limiting conditions that rule out certain alternatives as possible or desirable choices

default

Whether the no-decision option is exercised by choice, through procrastination, or by _______________, it is nevertheless still a decision

false

true/false: The best decisions are always made under a certain amount of pressure

true

true/false: The same factor-- for example, money-- can be both an absolute constraint and a practical constraint in a decision situation

real problem

Before tackling any problem requiring a decision, it is necessary to consider whether you are dealing with the ______________________

information

In a decision situation of considerable importance you will never truly have enough ____________________

constraints

In decision-making, ________________ are those limiting conditions that rule out certain alternatives as possible or desirable choices

follow-up

Invariably the weakest and ordinarily most neglected part of the decision-making process is _____________________

practical constraint

a certain condition becomes a constraint because it renders an alternative impractical under the circumstances

absolute constraint

clearly defines a limit beyond which you cannot go

pressure

felt as a limitation of the time available in which to investigate properly and render a decision

true

true/false: Generally it is the potential consequences that govern the amount of effort going into the making of any particular decision

false

true/false: In making a decision you need to gather enough information to give you assurance that you have eliminated all risk

true

true/false: Most of the important elements of decision making are present in every decision-making situation even though they might not be openly noticeable

false

true/false: Personalities and politics do not constitute legitimate constraints on the decision-making process