Question 1

The ________ refers to the situation when people are promoted beyond their level of competence.&#10;A)Peter Principle&#10;B)Abernathy Principle&#10;C)Delaney Principle&#10;D)Suskind Principle

Accepted Answer

The Peter Principle refers to the situation when people are promoted beyond their level of competence. It was proposed by Laurence J. Peter in a book of the same name in 1969.

Question 2

A person weighing uncertainty and risk is judging the ______ or likelihood of a good or bad outcome,&#10;A)Probability&#10;B)Perception&#10;C)Psychological extent&#10;D)Unwillingness

Accepted Answer

Judging the likelihood of a good or bad outcome is related to probability, which is the measure of the likelihood or chance of an event occurring.

Question 3

__________ are conclusions or judgments about some issue or matter.&#10;A)Criteria&#10;B)Decisions&#10;C)Influences&#10;D)Problems

Accepted Answer

Decisions are the best choice because they refer to the act of making a conclusion or judgment about a matter. Criteria are standards or principles used to make decisions, influences are factors that affect decision-making, and problems are issues that require a decision to be made but are not the actual conclusion or judgment itself.

Question 4

_________ is a term referring to local area nesting,finding places outside home and work to spend time.&#10;A)Sustainability&#10;B)Hatching&#10;C)Re-starting&#10;D)Retreat

Accepted Answer

Hatching refers to the concept of finding local areas outside of one's home and work where they can spend time, essentially creating a "nest" in a third space that provides comfort or utility.

Question 5

The ______ Model provides a visualization of the problem-solving process.&#10;A)Eldridge&#10;B)Chain&#10;C)Central-satellite&#10;D)GO

Accepted Answer

The GO Model provides a visualization of the problem-solving process, helping to structure and understand the steps involved in reaching a solution.

Question 6

Good decisions meet many criteria,which of the following is not a main one.&#10;A)Quality&#10;B)Acceptance&#10;C)Flexibility&#10;D)Risk

Accepted Answer

Risk is not a main criterion for a good decision; instead, it is a factor to be managed or considered in decision-making. Quality, acceptance, and flexibility are more directly related to the attributes of a good decision.

Question 7

In the ___________ model of decision making,each decision builds on the previous one,forming a sequence of decisions,such as the steps involved in preparing a meal.&#10;A)Central-satellite&#10;B)Foa & Foa&#10;C)Elbing&#10;D)Chain

Accepted Answer

The Chain model of decision making involves a sequence of decisions, where each decision builds upon the previous one. This model is often used for complex decisions or processes, such as the steps involved in preparing a meal.

Question 8

After a decision is completed particularly a consumer decision)and is being evaluated,_______ may happen.&#10;A)Postpurchase dissonance&#10;B)Alternative sorting&#10;C)Recriminations&#10;D)Retaining the status quo

Accepted Answer

Postpurchase dissonance refers to the feeling of doubt or anxiety that a consumer may experience after making a significant purchase. This phenomenon occurs as the consumer questions whether they made the right decision, often comparing their chosen option to the alternatives they did not select.

Question 9

Decisions have history.The _________ Model shows the importance of reference groups.&#10;A)Re-invent&#10;B)Elbing&#10;C)Chain&#10;D)Central-satellite

Accepted Answer

The Elbing Model is a consumer behavior theory that emphasizes the significance of reference groups in the decision-making process. This model suggests that individuals are influenced by their reference groups, such as friends, family, colleagues, and community members, when making decisions. Therefore, the Elbing Model highlights the historical and social contexts that influence consumer choices.

Question 10

The fear of making decisions,a form of helplessness,is termed:&#10;A)Agoraphobia&#10;B)Decidophobia&#10;C)Ultraphobia&#10;D)Claustrophobia

Accepted Answer

Decidophobia specifically refers to the fear of making decisions, which is a form of helplessness. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in situations or places where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, Ultraphobia is not a recognized phobia term, and Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed or confined spaces.

Question 11

____________ is the process of making a choice between two or more alternatives.&#10;A)Bargaining&#10;B)Trading&#10;C)Decision making&#10;D)Goal setting

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the process of making a...

Question 12

Putting a decision into action is called?&#10;A)Visualization&#10;B)Implementation&#10;C)Satisficing&#10;D)Reactivity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Putting a decision into action is called?&#10;A)Visualization&#10;B)Implementation&#10;C)Satisficing&#10;D)Reactivity...

Question 13

In the diagram of the decision tree,what lies at the bottom,the roots?&#10;A)The basic decision&#10;B)The alternatives&#10;C)Resources&#10;D)Values

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the diagram of the decision tree,what...

Question 14

Decision making is a process,what is the first step?&#10;A)Define the decision&#10;B)Estimate resources&#10;C)Consider alternatives&#10;D)Imagine consequences

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decision making is a process,what is the...

Question 15

_________ can cloud the ability to make decisions or to accept decisions once they are made.&#10;A)Procrastination&#10;B)Integrity&#10;C)Self-doubt&#10;D)Boredom

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ can cloud the ability to make...

Deck 5: Decision Making and Problem Solving