True / False Questions(6)

(2 points each)

1. Effective managers recognize that given the complexity of many tasks, some failures are inevitable.

True False

2. Effective decision-making relies on logic and not emotions.

True False

3. For programmed decisions, managers often develop heuristics, or mental shortcuts, to help reach a

decision.

True False

4. Time pressures causes managers to neglect heuristics and engage in deep processing for decision

making.

True False

5. When satisficing, a decision maker selects the best solution.

True False

6. In order to reduce groupthink, groups can assign a member to play the devil's advocate.

True False