Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of the Administrative

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an assumption of the administrative decision making model?

• A) Decisions goals often are vague, conflicting, and lack consensus among managers.
• B) Information is ambiguous and complete.
• C) When rational procedures are used, they are confined to a simplistic view of the problem that does not capture the complexity of real organizational events.
• D) Managers often are unaware of problems or opportunities that exist in the organization.
• E) Managers' searches for alternatives are limited because of human, information, and resource constraints.

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A component of the visual memory system which includes a very brief (<1 second) recall of visual images.

Echoic Memory

A subsystem of sensory memory that retains auditory information for a short period after the original sound has ceased.

Selectively Noticing

The cognitive process of focusing attention on certain stimuli or information while ignoring others, often based on personal relevance or importance.

Attention

The process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.