CTL Decision Making & Critical Thinking 3

Question 1

A team leader uses a decision matrix (weighted scoring model). What is the PRIMARY advantage of this approach?

Accepted Answer

It brings objectivity by quantifying how options perform against weighted criteria

Answer

A weighted decision matrix reduces subjectivity by scoring alternatives against predefined criteria according to their relative importance.

Question 2

Which type of thinking is characterized by generating multiple creative solutions without judgment before evaluating them?

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking

Answer

Divergent thinking expands the solution space by producing many ideas freely, deferring evaluation until the ideation phase is complete.

Question 3

A team leader is choosing between a high-reward, high-risk option and a low-reward, low-risk option. Using expected value analysis, the leader should:

Accepted Answer

Multiply each outcome's value by its probability and compare totals

Answer

Expected value analysis multiplies each possible outcome by its probability of occurrence and sums the results, enabling rational comparison under uncertainty.

Question 4

Sunk cost fallacy causes poor decisions when a leader:

Accepted Answer

Continues a failing project because of prior investment rather than future value

Answer

The sunk cost fallacy causes leaders to irrationally continue investing in a failing course of action because of past costs that cannot be recovered.

Question 5

A team leader encourages team members to openly challenge assumptions before finalizing a strategy. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Dialectical inquiry

Answer

Dialectical inquiry involves deliberately challenging assumptions and presenting counterarguments to stress-test decisions before they are finalized.

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CTL Decision Making & Critical Thinking 3