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Problem Solving and Decision Making Flashcards

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  1. A supervisor must choose between two equally qualified candidates for a promotion. What is the BEST approach?

    Answer: Apply additional job-relevant criteria to differentiate objectively

    Using additional objective, job-relevant criteria ensures a fair and defensible selection when candidates appear equally qualified.

  2. Which of the following represents a cognitive barrier to effective problem-solving?

    Answer: Anchoring on the first solution identified

    Anchoring bias causes decision-makers to rely too heavily on the first information encountered, which limits exploration of better solutions.

  3. A supervisor must decide whether to approve overtime for a project. Which factor is LEAST relevant to this decision?

    Answer: The supervisor's personal schedule

    The supervisor's personal schedule is not a legitimate business factor in deciding whether to approve overtime for a project.

  4. When facing a complex problem with multiple contributing factors, supervisors should FIRST:

    Answer: Break the problem into smaller, manageable components

    Decomposing a complex problem into components makes each part easier to analyze and address systematically.

  5. Which is the BEST example of data-driven decision-making by a supervisor?

    Answer: Analyzing performance metrics before implementing a policy change

    Analyzing objective performance metrics before acting ensures decisions are grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.

  6. An employee repeatedly makes the same type of error despite previous verbal reminders. What is the BEST supervisory approach?

    Answer: Identify the underlying cause and provide targeted coaching

    Addressing the root cause through targeted coaching produces lasting improvement more effectively than punitive actions alone.

  7. A supervisor must choose between two solutions: one is faster but carries higher risk, the other is slower but more reliable. The BEST approach is to:

    Answer: Assess the risk tolerance and situational context before deciding

    The best decision depends on contextual factors such as urgency, potential consequences, and the organization's risk tolerance.