Deck 3: Decision Processing and Decision Making at the School Site

Question 1

Apply and explain the steps of the Vroom-Jago decision tree.Explain why the Benedictine Rule is an example of an A-2 decision making process.

Answer 1

no answer

Question 2

The purpose of a focus group is to

A)brainstorm
B)consider a single issue
C)use case studies
D)analyze data

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to the Maier Model,problems that require a high quality dimension and a low acceptance dimension will/could:

A)Require skill on the part of the leader and expertise in the work group.
B)Be decided by experts or leaders.
C)Be solved by flipping a coin or by laissez fair methods.
D)Be appropriate for group decisions.
E)The administrator directs the action of the group

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What are the two bases for the Maier Model?

Question 5

Recall and define the following: "structured decision settings";"unstructured decision settings";the elements of brainstorming.

Question 6

Which of the following is a type of problem that would fall into the Q*A upper right quadrant)of the Maier Model?

A)Assignments of unpaid extracurricular duties
B)Curricular changes
C)Equipment selection
D)Design of a conflict-free schedule
E)School calendar development

Question 7

Select any two of the cases beginning at the end of the book and apply Vroom-Jago.

Question 8

All organizations have complex problems to be faced,sometimes on a daily basis.Think of your own organization.Identify and describe a problem that your colleagues or the organization had confronting it or them.What procedure was used to resolve this issue? What was the result? What other procedure might have been used? As you consider procedures used,think of such concepts as consensus decision making,focus groups,structured absent groups,and brainstorming.

Question 9

A case study that represents a problem in the school is presented to select individuals.They are asked to answer three questions related to the problem.Their suggestions are submitted to the person in charge.The group never meets formally.This is an example of

A)Focus group
B)Consensus decision making
C)Structured absent group
D)Nominal group

Question 10

What is a characteristic of a problem-solving working group?

A)The group meets on a regular basis
B)It is a required committee
C)The group identifies problems for others to solve

Question 11

Recall and define: structured absent group,nominal group,and consensus decision-making.After defining the elements of each,describe what you believe are the shortcomings of each process.

Question 12

Select any two of the cases beginning at the end of the book and apply Maier.

Question 13

What makes consensus decision making important?

A)Everyone agrees on who in charge.
B)An accurate count is obtained.
C)Everyone agrees on a solution.
D)Problem solving is made useful and efficient.

Question 14

You were just told you got a new Pre-K classroom and you need to find a room for this classroom in your building.Which decision making process would be best?

A)Vroom-Jago
B)Brainstorming
C)Nominal Group
D)Focus Groups

Question 15

Focus groups have become an important part of the information gathering process.Identify issues in your own school for which this might be a good way of facilitating decision-making.