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_____ is the tendency for members of a highly cohesive group to seek consensus so strongly that they fail to do a realistic appraisal of other alternatives.
 
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Question 2

It's important for leaders to understand that decision making is not an individual process but a _____ process.
 
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Question 3

_____ are rules of thumb based on past experience that managers use to simplify decision making.
 
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Question 4

Escalation of commitment occurs when people continue to commit resources to a failing course of action. _____ True or _____ False? Why?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

In Sweden, as in the United States, rationality is highly valued. _____ True or _____ False? Why?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

Explain three perceptual distortions that can bias the evaluation process and define them.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 7

When should the Recognition-Primed Decision Model not be used?
 
  a. when decisions are structured and certain
  b. when the decision maker has sufficient expertise
  c. when the decision maker's experience base is limited
  d. when the decision maker has multiple ways of looking at the situation and multiple frames of reference
  e. none of the above

Question 8

According to the leader-participation model, a manager should choose to delegate a decision to a group when _____.
 
  a. the manager has enough information to make the decision alone
  b. the decision is insignificant
  c. the team has the ability to work together to solve the problem
  d. team commitment to the decision is not important
  e. none of the above

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