Application of Decision- Making Styles
Jeremy has noticed that the people within his organization make decisions in very different ways. Jackie is rational and has a low tolerance for ambiguity. She is efficient and generally makes decisions that are applicable to the short term. Andy tends to be very broad in his outlook and looks at many alternatives before making a decision. He generally focuses on the long term. Alexandra thinks intuitively and works well with others. She is open to suggestions and concerned about her coworkers. Jeremy himself wants to have complete information before making a decision and always carefully considers many alternatives.
-Every decision maker in Jeremy's organization brings a unique set of_________ to his or her problem solving efforts.
A)preconceived notions
B)experiences
C)personal characteristics
D)brain patterns

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) personal characteristics. Each individual described exhibits unique decision-making styles that are influenced by their personal characteristics, such as tolerance for ambiguity, focus on short-term vs. long-term outcomes, intuition, and desire for complete information.