MGT-evidence based management
Exam review Chapter 1-6 Questions &
Answers7
chapter 1
Evidence-based management ignores the practitioner's professional experience - ANSWERS-
true
The basic idea of evidence-based management is that good quality decisions require both __
and __ - ANSWERS-Critical thinking, best available evidence
EBM propagates that you must not do anything if you do not have high-quality evidence. -
ANSWERS-False
For EBM these sources of evidence need to be considered - ANSWERS-Scientific literature,
practitioners, organizational data, and stakeholders
chapter 2
A good problem description entails at least these elements - ANSWERS-All of the above
a. The PICOC
b. The problem statement c. Its potential organizational consequences
d. Its major cause
A _____________ spells out the process by which an underlying cause leads to a problem and
produces certain organizational consequences. - ANSWERS-Logic model
, _________ need(s) to be consulted about the seriousness and urgency of the problem. -
ANSWERS-g. a & c
(Stakeholders, Scientific literature)
These sources of evidence need to be consulted, while identifying and formulating a problem
statement. - ANSWERS-a. Scientific literature, practitioners, organizational data, and
stakeholders
chapter 3
Statistical sample size depends on ____ and ______. - ANSWERS-Population size, acceptable
margin of error
For focus group surveys, _____ is more important than accuracy. - ANSWERS-
Representativeness
A good survey asks for the personal identification details for a better tracking of responses. -
ANSWERS-False
The iterations in Delphi method can end based on: - ANSWERS-a. Consensus
b. Number of rounds
c. Stable answers
F, a,b,c
chapter 4
Expertise is considered as valid and reliable when: - ANSWERS-f. a, b, & c
a. There are numerous opportunities to practice. b. Practice leads to direct feedback.
c. The activity happens within a predictable environment.
Exam review Chapter 1-6 Questions &
Answers7
chapter 1
Evidence-based management ignores the practitioner's professional experience - ANSWERS-
true
The basic idea of evidence-based management is that good quality decisions require both __
and __ - ANSWERS-Critical thinking, best available evidence
EBM propagates that you must not do anything if you do not have high-quality evidence. -
ANSWERS-False
For EBM these sources of evidence need to be considered - ANSWERS-Scientific literature,
practitioners, organizational data, and stakeholders
chapter 2
A good problem description entails at least these elements - ANSWERS-All of the above
a. The PICOC
b. The problem statement c. Its potential organizational consequences
d. Its major cause
A _____________ spells out the process by which an underlying cause leads to a problem and
produces certain organizational consequences. - ANSWERS-Logic model
, _________ need(s) to be consulted about the seriousness and urgency of the problem. -
ANSWERS-g. a & c
(Stakeholders, Scientific literature)
These sources of evidence need to be consulted, while identifying and formulating a problem
statement. - ANSWERS-a. Scientific literature, practitioners, organizational data, and
stakeholders
chapter 3
Statistical sample size depends on ____ and ______. - ANSWERS-Population size, acceptable
margin of error
For focus group surveys, _____ is more important than accuracy. - ANSWERS-
Representativeness
A good survey asks for the personal identification details for a better tracking of responses. -
ANSWERS-False
The iterations in Delphi method can end based on: - ANSWERS-a. Consensus
b. Number of rounds
c. Stable answers
F, a,b,c
chapter 4
Expertise is considered as valid and reliable when: - ANSWERS-f. a, b, & c
a. There are numerous opportunities to practice. b. Practice leads to direct feedback.
c. The activity happens within a predictable environment.
