The rational model of decision-making assumes that managers are aware of all alternative courses of action and their consequences.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Key factor(s) in increasing motivation to change is (are) _____.
a. communicate the need for change
b. quickly eliminate conflict among client members
c. implement the change quickly so as not to prolong the adjustments required of the change
d. reduce motivating forces and increase resisting forces
e. answers a, b, and c
Question 3Research on Likert's system model advocates _____.
a. System 4 (participative) to be the most ideal state
b. System 3 (consultative) to be the most ideal state
c. System 1 (exploitative/authoritative) to be the most ideal state
d. System 2 (benevolent/authoritative) to be the most ideal state
e. none of the above
Question 4An individualized role orientation encourages obedience and conformity to rules and norms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5McDonald's is trying to determine whether it should make its own fast-food containers or buy them from international suppliers. This decision is a part of the ________ management.
A) structural environment
B) competitive interdependency
C) global supply chain
D) symbiotic interdependency
Question 6The rational model of decision-making ignores the ambiguity, uncertainty, and chaos that is typically involved in decision-making.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7The specific environment consists of forces from ________.
A) outside stakeholder groups that directly affect an organization's ability to secure resources
B) inside stakeholder groups that directly affect an organization's structure
C) general environment that directly affect an organization's human resource practices
D) inside stakeholder groups that directly affect an organization's competitive strategies
Question 8An instrumental value is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false