Types of Decisions

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Which of the following is a type of decision made by an executive leader?

  1. Strategic Decision

  2. Operational Decision

  3. Tactical Decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strategic decisions are long-term decisions that affect the overall direction of an organization. Operational decisions are short-term decisions that are made to implement strategic decisions. Tactical decisions are decisions that are made to address immediate problems or opportunities.

Which of the following is an example of a strategic decision?

  1. Deciding to enter a new market

  2. Deciding to launch a new product

  3. Deciding to hire a new employee

  4. Deciding to increase production


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strategic decisions are long-term decisions that affect the overall direction of an organization. Deciding to enter a new market is a strategic decision because it will have a long-term impact on the organization's growth and profitability.

Which of the following is an example of an operational decision?

  1. Deciding to purchase new equipment

  2. Deciding to hire a new employee

  3. Deciding to increase production

  4. Deciding to launch a new product


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Operational decisions are short-term decisions that are made to implement strategic decisions. Deciding to purchase new equipment is an operational decision because it is a short-term decision that is made to improve the efficiency of the organization's operations.

Which of the following is an example of a tactical decision?

  1. Deciding to offer a discount to customers

  2. Deciding to run a special promotion

  3. Deciding to increase advertising spending

  4. Deciding to launch a new product


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tactical decisions are decisions that are made to address immediate problems or opportunities. Deciding to offer a discount to customers is a tactical decision because it is a short-term decision that is made to increase sales.

Which of the following is a factor that influences the type of decision that an executive leader makes?

  1. The level of uncertainty

  2. The time frame of the decision

  3. The resources available

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The level of uncertainty, the time frame of the decision, and the resources available are all factors that influence the type of decision that an executive leader makes. For example, if the level of uncertainty is high, the executive leader is more likely to make a tactical decision rather than a strategic decision.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to help make decisions?

  1. SWOT analysis

  2. PEST analysis

  3. Porter's Five Forces analysis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, and Porter's Five Forces analysis are all techniques that can be used to help make decisions. SWOT analysis is a technique that is used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that an organization faces. PEST analysis is a technique that is used to identify the political, economic, social, and technological factors that affect an organization. Porter's Five Forces analysis is a technique that is used to identify the five forces that determine the competitive intensity of an industry.

Which of the following is a common mistake that executive leaders make when making decisions?

  1. Relying too much on intuition

  2. Failing to consider all of the relevant information

  3. Making decisions too quickly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relying too much on intuition, failing to consider all of the relevant information, and making decisions too quickly are all common mistakes that executive leaders make when making decisions. These mistakes can lead to poor decision-making and negative consequences for the organization.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective decision-maker?

  1. They are able to think critically

  2. They are able to communicate effectively

  3. They are able to work well under pressure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Effective decision-makers are able to think critically, communicate effectively, and work well under pressure. They are also able to gather and analyze information, identify and evaluate alternatives, and make decisions that are in the best interests of the organization.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made in a group setting?

  1. Consensus decision

  2. Majority vote

  3. Unanimous decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consensus decision, majority vote, and unanimous decision are all types of decisions that are made in a group setting. Consensus decision is a decision that is made when all members of the group agree on the decision. Majority vote is a decision that is made when the majority of the group members agree on the decision. Unanimous decision is a decision that is made when all members of the group agree on the decision.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made by an individual?

  1. Autocratic decision

  2. Democratic decision

  3. Consultative decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autocratic decision is a type of decision that is made by an individual. In an autocratic decision, the individual makes the decision without consulting with others.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made after consulting with others?

  1. Democratic decision

  2. Consultative decision

  3. Collaborative decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Democratic decision, consultative decision, and collaborative decision are all types of decisions that are made after consulting with others. In a democratic decision, the decision is made by a majority vote of the group. In a consultative decision, the individual makes the decision after consulting with others. In a collaborative decision, the decision is made by a group of people working together.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made in a crisis situation?

  1. Reactive decision

  2. Proactive decision

  3. Contingency decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reactive decision is a type of decision that is made in a crisis situation. In a reactive decision, the individual or group makes a decision in response to a crisis.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made in anticipation of a future event?

  1. Reactive decision

  2. Proactive decision

  3. Contingency decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Proactive decision is a type of decision that is made in anticipation of a future event. In a proactive decision, the individual or group makes a decision in order to prevent a crisis from occurring.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made in order to prepare for a possible future event?

  1. Reactive decision

  2. Proactive decision

  3. Contingency decision

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Contingency decision is a type of decision that is made in order to prepare for a possible future event. In a contingency decision, the individual or group makes a decision about what to do if a certain event occurs.

Which of the following is a type of decision that is made in order to solve a problem?

  1. Reactive decision

  2. Proactive decision

  3. Contingency decision

  4. Problem-solving decision


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Problem-solving decision is a type of decision that is made in order to solve a problem. In a problem-solving decision, the individual or group identifies the problem, gathers information about the problem, and then makes a decision about how to solve the problem.

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