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1) A decision made that is not followed by action is...

a. an active decision in the process of happening.

b. a passive idea.

c. a decision in progress.

2. The third step in intelligent decision making is to...

a. make the decision.

b. brainstorm likely outcomes for each decision.

c. put the decision into action.

d. be confronted with a D.O. and reflect on what this opportunity means to us.

3) Deciding to go to class, doing your homework, and going to your assistantship, are all examples of a...

a. decision opportunity.

b. decision origination.

c. decision originator.

d. decision objective.

 

4) When it comes to bad decision-making, the usual problem is...

a. not thinking.

b. not being sensitive enough.

c. not apologizing afterwards.

5) What does it really mean to take responsibility for a bad decision? (select the answer that is incorrect)

a. When someone takes responsibility they stop blaming others for their choices.

b. When someone takes responsibility they use "we" statements.

c. When someone takes responsibility they go beyond saying that, "I just didn't think."

6) elect the statement that best reflects taking responsibility:

a. just didn't think that missing the project deadline was a problem.

b. I missed the deadline and understand the problem.

c. The project failed because they did not get their work done on time.

7) we all possess 'internal locus of control'. From the definitions below, select the inaccurate definition of this term.
Select one:

a. Internal locus of control deals with giving up control over situations and letting others decide.

b. Internal locus of control deals with how you interpret what is happening to you.

c. Internal locus of control deals with what you think and how you feel.

8)Select the true statement:

a. Decision opportunities just involve figuring out the answer, yes or no.

b. Decision opportunities involve figuring out 'what's in it for me?'

c. Decision opportunities go beyond saying yes or no, they involve evaluating the positives and negatives of the decisions we make.

9) The first step in the five steps to making intelligent decisions involves being confronted with a "D.O.". What does "D.O." stand for?

a. decision originator

b. decision objective

c. decision origination

d. decision opportunity

10) When you make a bad decision, what is the best thing you can do?

a. Move on from the situation and try different options in the future.

b. Admit that you made a mistake and learn from the situation.

c. In most instances people do not notice a bad decisions when you make one, so just don't acknowledge it.