Exam (elaborations) NTM 3250

NTM 3250 Exam 3

, An RFP stands for - CORRECT ANSWERS-Request for proposal

An indirect proposal starts with what part? - CORRECT ANSWERS-description and
discussion of the problem

The cause is the origin, the symptom is the - CORRECT ANSWERS-result

A cause and effect diagram is all of the following except:
1. Each link tells what caused the higher order problem
2. A basic tree structure diagram
3. includes the main problem or symptom at the ending point of the branches -
CORRECT ANSWERS-3. includes the main problem or symptom at the ending of the
branches

An alternative written approach to brainstorming is the Nominal Group Technique (NGT)
where - CORRECT ANSWERS-each person writes one or more ideas on a small card.
After the ideas are publicly displayed, members then submit individual anonymous
votes for those they think are best.

The idea behind brainstorming is that __________ will yield __________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-quantity - quality

Creativity can be enhanced in all of the following ways except
1.utilize the Alpha sleep state.
2. thoroughly study the problem.
3. eliminate distractions.
4. arise early.
5. set aside small chunks of time to ponder. - CORRECT ANSWERS-5. set aside small
chunks of time to ponder.

Gallery writing involves having group members write ideas on
_____________________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Large Sheets of Paper

Moving toward one point and unifying the group is called __________ thinking. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-convergent

A decision table, or decision matrix, compares alternatives according to important
__________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-criteria

Which of the following is not one of the five M's of management resources?
Morale
Methods
Machines
Money
Manpower
Materials - CORRECT ANSWERS-Morale