According to the Contingency Framework for Decision Models, When Should

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to the contingency framework for decision models, when should the Carnegie Model for organizational decision making be used?

• A) when there is high uncertainty in both problems and solutions
• B) when managers agree on goals and look for optimal solutions
• C) when decisions are nonprogrammable and can be made by an individual
• D) in every cell of the framework

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping

Strategies aimed at managing and diminishing the emotional distress associated with stressful situations.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy aimed at addressing the root cause of stress by directly tackling the problem that is causing the stress, as opposed to merely managing the symptoms of stress.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by a sense of commitment rather than alienation and of control rather than powerlessness; a perception of problems as challenges rather than threats.

Personal Control

The degree to which an individual believes they can influence or control the events and outcomes in their life.