Based on the Work of March and Simon's Administrative Model

question 21

Multiple Choice

Based on the work of March and Simon's administrative model of decision making,the first step in the managerial decision-making process is to:

• A) choose among alternatives.
• B) assess alternatives.
• C) implement the chosen alternative.
• D) recognize the need for a decision.
• E) generate alternatives.

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

is the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

People’s tendency to behave in ways that confirm their own expectations or other people’s expectations.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group (the ingroup) while discriminating against members of other groups (the outgroup).

Stereotype

A stereotype is a fixed, generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.