Chapter 11 – Decision Making What is Decision Making? * Decision making – the process of developing a commitment to some course of action * Can also be described as a process of problem solving * Problem – a perceived gap between an existing state and a desired state Well-Structured Problems * Well-structured problems – a problem for which the existing state is clear‚ the desired state is clear‚ and how to get from one state to the other is fairly obvious * Decision making takes time
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Decision making from cognitive or normative perspective can be defined as the process of selecting best logical choice from various available options and choices. Majority of decisions in business are normative as they are based on logical decision making. Dr. Yost describes decision making as a concept on a continuum of conscientiousness and depth of deliberations. On one end of spectrum is conscious‚ well thought of‚ rational decision making‚ in between “real world” bounded rationality and at
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Contents INTRODUCTION 4 DECISION MAKING 4 Programmed Decisions 4 Non-Programmed Decisions 5 THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING DECISIONS 5 ELEMENTS OF THE DECISION SITUATION 6 - The Decision Maker 6 - Goals to be Served 6 - Relevant Alternatives 6 - Ordering of Alternatives 6 - Choice of Alternatives. 6 THE RATIONAL MODEL OF DECISION MAKING 8 Steps in the Decision Making process 8 Identifying an Existing Problem 9 Listing Alternative Solutions 10 Select the Most Beneficial Of These
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Decision Making Managers are constantly called upon to make decisions in order to solve problems. Decision making and problem solving are ongoing processes of evaluating situations or problems‚ considering alternatives‚ making choices‚ and following them up with the necessary actions. Sometimes the decision-making process is extremely short‚ and mental reflection is essentially instantaneous. In other situations‚ the process can drag on for weeks or even months. The entire decision-making process
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Decision making across the organization Introduction Capital Intensive: A business process or an industry that requires large amounts of money and other financial resources to produce a good or service. A business is considered capital intensive based on the ratio of the capital required to the amount of labor that is required. (investopedia) Labor Intensive: A process or industry that requires a large amount of labor to produce its goods or services. The degree of labor intensity is typically
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Discuss how Business Research can be used in each stage of the decision making process. All businesses engage in some form of research activities to help improve its business processes and or to expand its current operations; therefore developing an understanding of the relationship between research and business decisions helps to ensure that the business is a success. Business research fulfils the manager’s need for knowledge of the organization‚ the market‚ the economy and many other areas of
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Managers are frequently referred to as decision makers. Managers make decisions about every aspect of the organisation‚ including strategy‚ structure‚ control systems‚ responses to the environment and human resources. Decision making is not easy. It is done in the face of constantly changing conditions‚ unclear information and conflicting points of view. Types of decisions and problems A decision is a choice made from available alternatives. Decision making is the process of identifying problems
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Decision-Making Decision-Making Decision-making introduction Excellent decision-making is an essential tool used for management and leadership within an organization. It is important that an organization learns to make appropriate and well-considered decisions; in return the manager will lead the team to spectacular and well deserved success. However‚ poor decisions made can lead to failure. Decision-making is essential to organizations across the globe‚ especially the health care
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Decision-Making Model Analysis Paper Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! How do you make decisions? Have you ever asked yourself‚ "How did I make that decision?" Whether big or small‚ important or not so important‚ decision making is a process. Some people way the pros and cons while others may just flip a coin. Are decisions based on feelings‚ outcomes or information? Often times if we just go with our gut feeling will be miss out on important information that should be included in our decision
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performance in decision terms has been the subject of active research from several perspectives. From a psychological perspective‚ it is necessary to examine individual decisions in the context of a set of needs‚ preferences an individual has and values they seek. From a cognitive perspective‚ the decision making process must be regarded as a continuous process integrated in the interaction with the environment. From a normative perspective‚ the analysis of individual decisions is concerned with
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