When Making a Decision in an Environment of ________, the Decision

question 65

Multiple Choice

When making a decision in an environment of ________, the decision maker knows which of the states of nature will actually occur.

• A) risk
• B) utility
• C) certainty
• D) uncertainty

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Definitions:

Performance Evaluations

Systematic assessments of an employee's job performance, usually including discussions about strengths and areas for improvement.

Organizational Politics

Organizational politics involves the use of power, influence, and networking within an organization to achieve personal or group objectives, sometimes at the expense of others or the organization's goals.

Criterion Contamination

The inclusion of factors irrelevant to job performance in the evaluation process, which can skew performance appraisals.

Criterion Exaggeration

The overestimation or overemphasis of certain criteria or qualities, often leading to distorted outcomes in assessments or decisions.