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Problem Solving & Decision Making Flashcards

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  1. A program leader must decide whether to continue, redirect, or terminate a component project. What framework BEST guides this decision?

    Answer: Program benefits realization review

    Benefits realization reviews assess whether a component still contributes to program outcomes, informing continue/redirect/terminate decisions.

  2. A program leader identifies that team members consistently avoid bringing bad news upward. How does this most directly affect decision making?

    Answer: It reduces the quality of information available for decisions

    Information filtering ('mum effect') degrades decision quality by hiding problems that leaders need to act on.

  3. Which problem-solving step immediately follows generating potential solutions?

    Answer: Evaluating and selecting the best solution

    After generating options, the next step is evaluating them against criteria to select the most appropriate solution.

  4. A program leader uses scenario planning as part of problem solving. What is the PRIMARY benefit of this technique?

    Answer: It prepares decision makers for a range of possible futures

    Scenario planning builds decision-maker readiness by exploring multiple plausible futures rather than assuming a single forecast.

  5. When is it MOST appropriate for a program leader to use a group decision-making approach rather than deciding individually?

    Answer: When diverse expertise and buy-in are essential for implementation

    Group decision making is most valuable when implementation success depends on stakeholder commitment and when diverse perspectives improve solution quality.

  6. A program leader uses an affinity diagram during a problem-solving session. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this tool?

    Answer: To organize large amounts of information into natural groupings

    Affinity diagrams cluster ideas or data into categories, making large volumes of information easier to analyze and prioritize.

  7. A program faces a decision that has ethical implications beyond pure business value. What should the program leader consider FIRST?

    Answer: Organizational values, ethical standards, and stakeholder impact

    Ethical decision making requires alignment with organizational values and consideration of broader stakeholder impact, not just financial outcomes.