MAN 3240 ch 11

T or F: In the anchoring bias, the decision maker tends to assess the likelihood of an event based on impressions of similar events

False

T or F: Experiencing boredom inhibits the creativity process.

False

T or F: The last step in Bagley's decision tree is, "Does the proposed action maximize shareholder value?"

False

T or F: Often, decision makers select the most readily available ideas or solutions. Therefore, they are advised to evaluate a broader set of alternatives

True

T or F: To reduce groupthink, someone should be given the role of devil's advocate.

True

Julie takes a broad perspective to problem solving and likes to consider many options and future possibilities. She has a long-term perspective and relies heavily on intuition and discussions with others, and is good at finding creative solutions to problems. Julie has a(n) style.

conceptual

In making a decision,

evidence forms the basis or the decision.

The making of new mental connections regarding the creative task or problem at hand is represented in the ______ stage of the creative performance process.

idea generation

Which of the following is not an advantage of group decision making?

less pressure to conform

Which of the following is not a symptom of groupthink?

overestimation or opponents