Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity and an orientation toward task and technical concerns when making decisions have an analytical decision-making style.
2. Anne, the electronics department manager at a local Target store, has a good working relationship with her employees. She believes in an open-door policy, and she encourages the open exchange of opinions in her department. Anne utilizes the directive style of management.
3. A decision tree, which is the hierarchy or chain of command used by many organizations when discussing alternatives, must be followed when getting decisions approved.
4. Last year, Eduardo's home of 50 years, which contained so many family, school, and career memories, was destroyed in a fire. It is normal for this event to have a negative impact on his life and decision-making abilities for at least three years.

Answer 1

1. FALSE
Managers with a directive style have a low tolerance for ambiguity and are oriented toward task and technical concerns in making decisions. They are efficient, logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to solving problems. People with this style are action oriented and decisive and like to focus on facts. In their pursuit of speed and results, however, these individuals tend to be autocratic, to exercise power and control, and to focus on the short run. Managers with an analytical style are careful decision makers who like a lot of information and alternative choices.
2. FALSE
The behavioral style is the most people oriented of the four styles. People with this style work well with others and enjoy social interactions in which opinions are openly exchanged. In contrast, managers using a directive style are action-oriented and decisive and like to focus on facts. In their pursuit of speed and results, however, these individuals tend to be autocratic, to exercise power and control, and to focus on the short run.
3. FALSE
A decision tree is a graph of decisions and their possible consequences; it is used to create a plan to reach a goal.
4. FALSE
Even severe life events have a negative impact on people's sense of well-being and satisfaction for no more than three months, after which their feelings at least go back to normal.