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