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NClaborn

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In evaluating alternatives, individuals should make sure that alternatives are judged in terms of (1) their probable effects, (2) whether individuals involved will accept the alternative, and (3) the consistency with policies of the organization.
 
  Which points are correct?
  A) All three points are correct.
  B) Points 1 and 2 are correct.
  C) Points 1 and 3 are correct.
  D) Points 2 and 3 are correct.

Question 2

Your boss remarks to you that decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of satisfactory alternatives. What would be the best response to your boss?
 
  A) No, I believe decision making is concerned with proper problem definition.
  B) No, I believe decision making is concerned with the generation of alternatives.
  C) No, I believe decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of optimal alternatives.
  D) Yes, I agree.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. This list is not all-inclusive, but provides a good starting point. Additionally, evaluation should be systematic, alternatives should be judged according to an optimal standard, and alternatives should be stated explicitly.
B) Incorrect. All three points are correct. This list is not all-inclusive, but provides a good starting point. Additionally, evaluation should be systematic, alternatives should be judged according to an optimal standard, and alternatives should be stated explicitly.
C) Incorrect. All three points are correct. This list is not all-inclusive, but provides a good starting point. Additionally, evaluation should be systematic, alternatives should be judged according to an optimal standard, and alternatives should be stated explicitly.
D) Incorrect. All three points are correct. This list is not all-inclusive, but provides a good starting point. Additionally, evaluation should be systematic, alternatives should be judged according to an optimal standard, and alternatives should be stated explicitly.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Though problem definition is part of the decision-making process, it is not the end goal. More accurately, decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of optimal alternatives.
B) Incorrect. Though alternative generation is part of the decision-making process, it is not the end goal. More accurately, decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of optimal alternatives.
C) Correct. Selecting satisfactory alternatives results in lower-than-optimal performance outcomes. Decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of optimal, rather than satisfactory, alternatives.
D) Incorrect. Selecting satisfactory alternatives results in lower-than-optimal performance outcomes. Decision making is concerned with the discovery and selection of optimal, rather than satisfactory, alternatives.




NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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