How to make decisions under pressure
  • 1. What is the primary goal when making decisions under pressure?
A) To make a rational and effective decision quickly.
B) To avoid making any decision at all.
C) To demonstrate your power.
D) To please everyone involved.
  • 2. Which of these techniques is helpful for managing stress during decision-making?
A) Blaming others for the situation.
B) Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away.
C) Deep breathing exercises.
D) Consuming large amounts of caffeine.
  • 3. Prioritization under pressure involves:
A) Ignoring less important issues completely.
B) Addressing all issues simultaneously.
C) Dealing with the easiest issues first.
D) Identifying the most critical issues first.
  • 4. What does the acronym 'STOP' often stand for in crisis decision-making?
A) Start, Test, Operate, Proceed.
B) Stay, Train, Optimize, Perform.
C) Solve, Troubleshoot, Outline, Present.
D) Stop, Think, Observe, Plan.
  • 5. Why is clear communication essential when making decisions under pressure?
A) To ensure everyone understands the plan and their role.
B) To avoid responsibility.
C) To confuse the opposition.
D) To show off your knowledge.
  • 6. What is a potential downside of relying solely on intuition under pressure?
A) It can lead to biased or irrational decisions.
B) It's never wrong.
C) It's the fastest way to make a decision.
D) It always leads to the best outcome.
  • 7. Seeking input from others can be helpful, but what is a key consideration?
A) Ask everyone you know for their opinion.
B) Only ask people who agree with you.
C) Only consult with trusted and knowledgeable sources.
D) Ignore all external advice.
  • 8. What does 'analysis paralysis' refer to?
A) Analyzing data very quickly and efficiently.
B) The ability to perfectly predict the future.
C) A medical condition that affects decision-making.
D) Overthinking a problem to the point of inaction.
  • 9. Why is it important to define the problem clearly before making a decision?
A) Defining the problem is a waste of time.
B) To ensure you are addressing the root cause, not just symptoms.
C) Defining the problem is unnecessary.
D) The problem will solve itself if you ignore it.
  • 10. What is a 'SWOT' analysis used for?
A) Writing a persuasive essay.
B) Finding the shortest route on a map.
C) Cooking a delicious meal.
D) Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
  • 11. In a high-pressure situation, which type of leadership is generally most effective?
A) Participative leadership when there is no time.
B) Decisive and directive leadership.
C) Autocratic leadership ignoring all other input.
D) Hands-off and delegative leadership.
  • 12. What is the benefit of having pre-determined protocols for certain situations?
A) They are unnecessary and inflexible.
B) They allow for faster and more consistent responses.
C) They create more confusion and bureaucracy.
D) They guarantee perfect outcomes.
  • 13. What is meant by the term 'bounded rationality'?
A) Never making rational decisions.
B) Making decisions with limited information and time.
C) Always making perfectly rational decisions.
D) Having unlimited information and time.
  • 14. After making a decision under pressure, what is an important next step?
A) Blaming others if the outcome is negative.
B) Evaluating the outcome and learning from the experience.
C) Forgetting about the decision entirely.
D) Taking all the credit if the outcome is positive.
  • 15. What role does emotional intelligence play in decision-making under pressure?
A) It is completely irrelevant.
B) It helps manage emotions and understand others' perspectives.
C) It hinders rational thought.
D) It guarantees perfect decisions.
  • 16. Which of the following is a common cognitive bias that can affect decisions?
A) Complete objectivity.
B) Perfect recall.
C) Emotional stability.
D) Confirmation bias.
  • 17. What is the purpose of scenario planning?
A) To prepare for potential future events and develop contingency plans.
B) To avoid planning altogether.
C) To create unrealistic fantasies.
D) To predict the future with certainty.
  • 18. What is the potential problem with 'groupthink' in a crisis?
A) It can suppress dissenting opinions and lead to poor decisions.
B) It's the most efficient way to make decisions.
C) It always leads to the best solutions.
D) It always results in everyone agreeing.
  • 19. Delegation is important, but what should you consider when delegating under pressure?
A) The skills and experience of the person you are delegating to.
B) Delegating only unpleasant tasks.
C) Delegating everything to the least experienced person.
D) Never delegating anything.
  • 20. When should you re-evaluate a decision made under pressure?
A) When new information becomes available.
B) Only if the outcome is perfect.
C) Never, once the decision is made.
D) Only if someone complains.
  • 21. What is a 'pre-mortem' analysis?
A) A celebration before making a decision.
B) Predicting the exact date of someone's death.
C) Imagining that a decision has already failed and identifying potential causes.
D) Analyzing the results of a post-mortem examination.
  • 22. Why is it important to document decisions made under pressure?
A) To blame others if things go wrong.
B) Documentation is unnecessary.
C) To provide a record of the reasoning and actions taken.
D) To erase all evidence of the decision.
  • 23. What is the relationship between sleep and decision making under pressure?
A) Sleeping during a crisis improves the situation.
B) Lack of sleep impairs cognitive function and decision making abilities.
C) The less sleep the better for quick decisions.
D) Sleep has no effect on decision making.
  • 24. Which of the following is a good strategy to avoid escalation of commitment?
A) Refusing to admit a mistake.
B) Setting predetermined exit criteria.
C) Doubling down on a failing strategy.
D) Ignoring negative feedback.
  • 25. What is the role of ethical considerations in decision-making under pressure?
A) Ethics are irrelevant during a crisis.
B) Ethical rules don't apply under pressure.
C) Ethical principles should still guide decisions, even in stressful situations.
D) It's acceptable to compromise ethics to achieve a short-term goal.
  • 26. How does stress impact risk assessment?
A) Stress eliminates the need for risk assessment.
B) Stress always leads to accurate risk assessment.
C) Stress only impacts physical performance.
D) It can lead to either excessive risk-taking or risk aversion.
  • 27. What is 'availability heuristic'?
A) Overestimating the likelihood of events that are easily recalled.
B) Having perfect memory.
C) Accurately predicting all future events.
D) Ignoring all available information.
  • 28. What is a key benefit of conducting regular team training exercises?
A) Wasting valuable time and resources.
B) Improving coordination and communication under pressure.
C) Making team members more stressed and anxious.
D) Increasing competition and conflict within the team.
  • 29. What is the '80/20 rule' (Pareto principle) and how can it apply to decision making?
A) Spending 80% of your time analyzing and 20% acting.
B) Ignoring the majority of tasks and focusing on a few.
C) Dividing resources equally among all tasks.
D) Focusing on the 20% of actions that will yield 80% of the results.
  • 30. Why is it important to be aware of your own biases when making decisions?
A) To mitigate their influence on your judgment and ensure objectivity.
B) Biases have no impact on decision quality.
C) Biases are impossible to overcome.
D) Biases are always helpful and should be embraced.
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