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