Question 1

Employees who make the decision to be whistle-blowers can often be described as ____________.
A) outsiders
B) by the book-ors
C) self-protectors
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowers can be described as outsiders because they often stand apart from organizational norms to report misconduct. They can also be seen as "by the book-ors" because they are motivated by a desire to see rules and ethical guidelines followed. Additionally, they might be viewed as self-protectors if they blow the whistle to avoid personal complicity in wrongful acts. Therefore, all of the descriptions can apply to whistle-blowers.

Question 2

Herbert Simon developed the Administrative Decision-Making Model that describes____________.
A) the rational method for making decisions
B) how decisions should be made
C) how decisions are actually made
D) how to optimize decisions

Accepted Answer

Herbert Simon's Administrative Decision-Making Model focuses on describing how decisions are actually made in organizations, emphasizing the bounded rationality of decision-makers rather than prescribing an ideal or rational method.

Question 3

In describing how decision-makers actually make decisions, Simon suggested that most people____________.
A) search for optimal solutions
B) search for satisficing solutions
C) consider many alternatives simultaneously
D) follow rational decision making processes

Accepted Answer

Simon suggested that most people search for satisficing solutions rather than optimal ones, meaning they look for a solution that meets their needs or criteria to an acceptable level rather than seeking the best possible solution. This is because searching for the optimal solution is often impractical due to limitations in time, information, and cognitive resources.

Question 4

Providing decision makers with aids that will force them to ask all the right questions, get all the right information, and process this information in all the right ways, helps to reduce____________.
A) loss aversion bias
B) availability bias
C) base rate bias
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Providing decision makers with comprehensive aids helps in reducing various biases including loss aversion bias, availability bias, and base rate bias by ensuring a more systematic and thorough approach to decision-making.

Question 5

All of the following are stages of the creative process EXCEPT____________.
A) insight
B) verification
C) incubation
D) intuition

Accepted Answer

The stages of the creative process typically include insight, verification, and incubation. Intuition, while related to creativity, is not considered a formal stage of the creative process. Insight refers to the sudden realization of a solution, incubation involves a period of subconscious processing, and verification is the stage where the solution is tested and refined.

Question 6

The stage of the creative process in which an individual immerses him/herself in existing solutions to the problem is called____________.
A) verification
B) insight
C) incubation
D) preparation

Accepted Answer

The preparation stage involves gathering information and resources, learning, and immersing oneself in the problem, which includes looking at existing solutions.

Question 7

The stage of the creative process in which an individual expends no visible effort on the problem is called____________.
A) Verification
B) Insight
C) Incubation
D) Preparation

Accepted Answer

The incubation stage of the creative process involves a period where an individual sets the problem aside and does not consciously think about it, allowing subconscious processing to occur. This stage is characterized by no visible effort on the problem.

Question 8

The correct order in which the stages of the creative process occur is____________.
A) preparation, insight, incubation, verification
B) preparation, incubation, insight, verification
C) incubation, preparation, insight, verification
D) incubation, preparation, verification, insight

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the stages in the creative process is preparation (initial thoughts and ideas), incubation (subconscious processing), insight (the "aha" moment), and verification (evaluating and refining the idea).

Question 9

The stage of the creative process in which an individual experiences a flash of inspiration is called____________.
A) verification
B) insight
C) incubation
D) preparation

Accepted Answer

Insight is the stage in the creative process where an individual experiences a sudden realization or a flash of inspiration, often leading to the solution of a problem.

Question 10

Compared to less creative people, a highly creative person also tends to____________.
A) have very high general cognitive ability
B) have high levels of aspiration
C) have high loyalty to employers
D) be younger

Accepted Answer

Highly creative people often have high levels of aspiration, as they are driven to explore new ideas and possibilities.

Question 11

Of the four dimensions of cognitive ability, creativity is most closely related to____________.
A) verbal ability
B) quantitative ability
C) reasoning ability
D) spatial ability

Accepted Answer

Creativity is most closely related to reasoning ability because it involves the capacity to solve problems, think critically, and generate innovative ideas, which are all aspects of reasoning.

Question 12

All of the following are characteristics of highly creative people EXCEPT____________.
A) High levels of persistence
B) High levels of energy
C) Between 20 and 30 years of age
D) High mobility in jobs

Accepted Answer

Highly creative people are not defined by their age. Creativity can be found across all age groups, and it is not limited to those between 20 and 30 years of age. Characteristics like high levels of persistence, energy, and job mobility are more commonly associated with creativity.

Question 13

Some research indicates that regardless of their field, creative people tended to do their most creative work between the ages of____________.
A) 20 - 30
B) 30 - 40
C) 40 - 50
D) 50 - 60

Accepted Answer

Studies and research on creativity across various fields often indicate that individuals tend to produce their most significant and creative work in their 30s to early 40s. This period is thought to combine the optimal levels of experience, energy, and innovative thinking.

Question 14

To create situations that foster creativity, a manager should____________.
A) Set easy goals
B) Keep deadlines flexible
C) Reward creative actions
D) Encourage members to work alone

Accepted Answer

Rewarding creative actions encourages employees to think outside the box and come up with new ideas.

Question 15

All of the following are things a manager should do to stimulate creativity EXCEPT____________.
A) Set difficult goals
B) Set deadlines
C) Set specific goals
D) Set clear penalties for failure

Accepted Answer

Setting clear penalties for failure can create a fear of failure among team members, which can inhibit creativity and risk-taking. The other options can help focus efforts and encourage creative problem-solving within defined parameters.

Question 16

All of the following are characteristics of an organizational culture that is related to creativity EXCEPT____________.
A) Emphasis on written rules and procedures
B) Rewards for risk taking
C) Acceptance of failures
D) Goals for creativity

Accepted Answer

An emphasis on written rules and procedures is typically not associated with a culture of creativity. Creativity thrives in environments that are flexible and open to new ideas, rather than strictly regulated by formal rules and procedures.

Question 17

Diverse membership in a team tends to____________.
A) Promote creativity
B) Has no effect on creativity
C) Decrease creativity
D) Increase early creativity, then decrease it in later stages

Accepted Answer

Diverse membership in a team tends to promote creativity by bringing together a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences, which can lead to more innovative solutions and ideas.

Question 18

Describe how expectations influence perceptions during the attention stage. How can this kind of bias affect a supervisor?

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Question 19

Explain "chunking". Why do we chunk? Describe the types of chunks. What are potential negative consequences of chunking?

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Question 20

Discuss what managers can do to reduce perceptual problems in observing subordinates.

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Quiz 4: Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Employees who make the decision to be whistle-blowers can often be described as ____________.

Herbert Simon developed the Administrative Decision-Making Model that describes____________.

In describing how decision-makers actually make decisions, Simon suggested that most people____________.

Providing decision makers with aids that will force them to ask all the right questions, get all the right information, and process this information in all the right ways, helps to reduce____________.

All of the following are stages of the creative process EXCEPT____________.

The stage of the creative process in which an individual immerses him/herself in existing solutions to the problem is called____________.

The stage of the creative process in which an individual expends no visible effort on the problem is called____________.

The correct order in which the stages of the creative process occur is____________.

The stage of the creative process in which an individual experiences a flash of inspiration is called____________.

Compared to less creative people, a highly creative person also tends to____________.

Of the four dimensions of cognitive ability, creativity is most closely related to____________.

All of the following are characteristics of highly creative people EXCEPT____________.

Some research indicates that regardless of their field, creative people tended to do their most creative work between the ages of____________.

To create situations that foster creativity, a manager should____________.

All of the following are things a manager should do to stimulate creativity EXCEPT____________.

All of the following are characteristics of an organizational culture that is related to creativity EXCEPT____________.

Diverse membership in a team tends to____________.

Describe how expectations influence perceptions during the attention stage. How can this kind of bias affect a supervisor?

Explain "chunking". Why do we chunk? Describe the types of chunks. What are potential negative consequences of chunking?

Discuss what managers can do to reduce perceptual problems in observing subordinates.