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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).

Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. (i), such a model reflects major simplifications of the way decisions are made in the real world. Humans not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not think ___(ii)___ as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its (iii)__ and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.

  1. regrettably

  2. firstly

  3. obviously

  4. apparently

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence following the blank sums up the idea expressed in the passage above. Therefore the blank must begin with 'obviously'. Hence, option (3) is the answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. (i), such a model reflects major simplifications of the way decisions are made in the real world. Humans not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not think ___(ii)___ as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its (iii)__ and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.

  1. quantitatively

  2. systematically

  3. scientifically

  4. analytically
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase in first passage - 'these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices' provides clue for this blank. As number of combinations are possible and somebody using that model would have to consider only one option at a time, therefore 'quantitatively' in option (1) fits our prediction.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).

Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. (i), such a model reflects major simplifications of the way decisions are made in the real world. Humans not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not think ___(ii)___ as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its (iii)__ and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.

  1. implications

  2. disadvantages

  3. utility

  4. alternatives
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the light of above discussion, 'alternatives' in option (4) replaces the blank cogently, hence, it is the answer.

Multiple choice
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).
A large company, ___(i)_____ people is about as common as using a gun or a switch blade to ___(ii)_____ an argument. As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage. And the world - class software organizations have a different way of firing people? No, but they do the deed swiftly, manly, and professionally.
The key point here is to view the fired employee as a “failed product” and to ask how the process ___(iii)_____ such a phenomenon in the first place.

  1. dismissing

  2. punishing

  3. firing

  4. admonishing

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This sentence - 'As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage' - provides the clue for the first blank. Therefore, 'firing' in option (3) fits our prediction, hence the answer.

Multiple choice
Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).
A large company, ___(i)_____ people is about as common as using a gun or a switch blade to ___(ii)_____ an argument. As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage. And the world - class software organizations have a different way of firing people? No, but they do the deed swiftly, manly, and professionally.
The key point here is to view the fired employee as a “failed product” and to ask how the process ___(iii)_____ such a phenomenon in the first place.

  1. derived

  2. engineered

  3. produced

  4. allowed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

If the fired employee is viewed as a failed product, obviously, first thing that comes to our mind is that how come he was allowed in the organisation. Therefore, option (4) is the answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best alternative among the four alternatives which completes the sentence with proper meaning.

The IIMs are government initiative, however, in most matters they are _______ and receive no instructions from the Centre.

  1. competent

  2. incompetent

  3. autonomous

  4. afar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'However' sets up the contrast in the sentence. The sentence suggests that though IIMs are government initiatives, but in most matters they take up their own decisions. 'Autonomous' in option (3) fits our prediction, hence, it is the answer.