5. _____ is a condition under which
individuals are fully informed about a problem, alternative solutions are
known, and the results of each solution are known.
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a.
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Certainty
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b.
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Risk
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c.
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Uncertainty
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d.
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none of these
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ANS: A
6. The
conditions under which decisions are made can be classified as
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a.
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certainty, risk, and uncertainty.
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b.
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concentration of effect and magnitude of
consequences.
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c.
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certainty, risk, and concentration of
effect.
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d.
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risk and magnitude of consequences.
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ANS: A
7. Certainty:
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a.
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includes defining problems, gathering
information, generating alternatives, and choosing a course of action.
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b.
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includes reaching a social consensus.
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c.
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is the condition under which individuals
are fully informed about a problem, alternative solutions are known, and the
results of each solution are known.
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d.
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is focused solely on benefits and costs
analysis and determination of rights.
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ANS: C
8. Forces
in major decision making situations are often
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a.
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events outside the direct control of the
leader.
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b.
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events controlled primarily by the
leader.
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c.
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influenced by proximity.
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d.
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influenced by concentration of effort.
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ANS: A