MHR405 Chapter 11 (Decision Making)
Questions with Accurate Answers
Decision Making - ANSWERSthe process of developing a commitment to some course
of action
What does decision making involve? - ANSWERS1. making a choice among several
action alternatives
2. it is a process
3. involves a commitment of resources to formulate good decision
Well Structured Problem - ANSWERS-a problem for which there is a clear pathway to
the solution
-there are rules and steps
-simple and non-controversial decisions arise
ex. how to make pepperoni pizza
Ill structured Problem - ANSWERS-ambiguous, uncertain, dangerous state
-requires more attention
-may cause controversy and conflict
-use rational decision making
Rational Decision Making Process - ANSWERS1. Identify Problem
2. Search for relevant information
-how much work did that person do
3. Develop Alternative Solutions to the Problem
-How many people can pick up the slack for them?
4. Evaluate Alternative Solutions
-Eliminate their part, talk to the teacher
5. Choose Best Solution
6. Implement Chosen Solution
-ok joe you do this part
7. Monitor and Evaluate Chosen Solution
-do you like what joe did?
Decision Strategies - ANSWERS-Perfect Rationality
-Bounded Rationality
Questions with Accurate Answers
Decision Making - ANSWERSthe process of developing a commitment to some course
of action
What does decision making involve? - ANSWERS1. making a choice among several
action alternatives
2. it is a process
3. involves a commitment of resources to formulate good decision
Well Structured Problem - ANSWERS-a problem for which there is a clear pathway to
the solution
-there are rules and steps
-simple and non-controversial decisions arise
ex. how to make pepperoni pizza
Ill structured Problem - ANSWERS-ambiguous, uncertain, dangerous state
-requires more attention
-may cause controversy and conflict
-use rational decision making
Rational Decision Making Process - ANSWERS1. Identify Problem
2. Search for relevant information
-how much work did that person do
3. Develop Alternative Solutions to the Problem
-How many people can pick up the slack for them?
4. Evaluate Alternative Solutions
-Eliminate their part, talk to the teacher
5. Choose Best Solution
6. Implement Chosen Solution
-ok joe you do this part
7. Monitor and Evaluate Chosen Solution
-do you like what joe did?
Decision Strategies - ANSWERS-Perfect Rationality
-Bounded Rationality
