QUESTION 16

A basic assumption of the bounded rationality model of decision making is ____.

	A.	decision alternatives can be completely evaluated in terms of their potential value
	B.	decision alternatives can be objectively rank ordered in terms of appropriateness
	C.	preferences for alternatives seldom change as new information is acquired
	D.	people do not evaluate all possible decision alternatives

2 points

QUESTION 17

Transformational leaders are likely to ____.

	A.	have a relatively high tolerance for mistakes made by conscientious followers
	B.	urge followers to question assumptions and explore new ideas and methods
	C.	transformational leaders are characterized by both of these things
	D.	transformational leaders are characterized by neither of these things

2 points

QUESTION 18

According to the narrated power point presentation, which of the following conflict management approaches is/are considered a lose-lose proposition (i.e., both parties lose over the long run)?

	A.	forcing
	B.	avoiding
	C.	compromising
	D.	a and b only
	E.	a, b, and c.

2 points

QUESTION 19

Which of the following was/were discussed in the narrated power point presentation as guidelines for effective empowerment?

	A.	create emotional arousal
	B.	allow employees to participate in the empowerment process
	C.	maintaining control through autocratic and task-focused leadership
	D.	a and b
	E.	a, b, and c

2 points

QUESTION 20

In general the risk of harm inherent in decision making may be

	A.	physical loss.
	B.	psychological loss.
	C.	emotional loss.
	D.	all of these.

2 points

QUESTION 21

Bebe believes that her employees perform tasks that are distasteful and highly stressful in nature, their goals are clear, and they suffer from low confidence. According to path-goal theory, Bebe should use a ________style to manage her employees.

	A.	task-oriented
	B.	directive
	C.	participative
	D.	achievement oriented
	E.	supportive