Application of Decision Making: a Contingency Approach

question 7

Multiple Choice

Application of Decision Making: A Contingency Approach
It seems that all Dave accomplishes is making decisions. Every time he turns around, someone wants him to decide on one more thing. Just today the secretary came in and asked if she could reorder paper for the fax machine. Somehow that seemed like a decision he really did not need to deal with. If he could avoid those types of decisions, then when the foreman came in with the news of a major piece of equipment that needs repair, in which the repair bill will be almost as much as a new machine, Dave could focus more time and attention on the more complicated issues.
-Situations that are well- structured problems align closely with the assumptions underlying

• A)escalation of commitment.
• B)representative heuristic.
• C)perfect rationality.
• D)available heuristic.

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Definitions:

Joint Costs

Joint costs are costs incurred during the production of multiple products, where the costs cannot be readily attributed to individual products.

Split-Off Point

The Split-Off Point is a stage in a production process where multiple products are derived from a common process or input, and each can be individually processed or sold.

Direct Method

An approach to preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flows from operating activities are listed.

Support Departments

Units within an organization that provide services or support to the operational departments, but do not directly contribute to the production of goods or services.