According to the Contingency Framework for Decision Models, the Carnegie

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

• A) there is high uncertainty in both problems and solutions and uncertain problems and certain solutions.
• B) managers agree on goals and look for optimal solutions.
• C) decisions are nonprogrammable and can be made by an individual.
• D) all of these--the Carnegie Model should be used in every cell of the framework.

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Definitions:

Honesty

The quality of being truthful, fair, and free from deceit or fraud in actions, speech, and beliefs.

Organizational Goals

The objectives or targets that a company or an institution aims to achieve within a set timeframe.

Theory X

A management theory suggesting that employees are naturally lazy and will avoid work if they can, implying the need for strict supervision.

Irrational Feelings

Emotions or sentiments that are not based on reason, logic, or actual experience, often leading to unpredictable or unreasonable reactions.