5. Which of the following is NOT a means by which information improves decision making a. increases information overload Correct. Decision makers receiving too much information have difficulty incorporating all of the information into their decision framework, and, as a result, decision quality can be reduced rather than improved.] b. reduces uncertainty Incorrect. More reliable information leads to less uncertainty and thus better decisions.] c. provides feedback about the effectiveness of prior decisions Incorrect. Knowledge of effective and ineffective decisions can lead to better decisions in the future.] d. identifies situations requiring management action Incorrect. Identifying the need for management action can lead to improved decision making.]
