Decision-Making Evaluations and Contingency Plans

Question 1

Reasons people come to poor decisions

Answer 1

Lack of sufficient alternatives
Lack of ideas
Lack of time
Not being methodical
Lack of information
External limitations or restrictions
Poor work at an earlier stage of problem-solving
Impulsive response
Bias

Question 2

When can it be helpful to include others in the evaluation of decisions?

Answer 2

A formal obligation to involve others
Addition information is require
Expert skills are needed
Need commitment from others

Question 3

Why is it important to have clear reasons for making decisions?

Answer 3

Having clear reasons as to why a particular decision was made makes it easier to determine if the decision is ethically right or wrong.
Sometimes it is very clear if a decision is right or wrong.
There can be a lot of grey area in regards to whether or not something is ethical.

Question 4

Contingency Planning

Answer 4

Back-up plan

Useful in everyday and professional life

Question 5

Guidelines for Contingency Planning

Answer 5

State what the contingency plan is
Keep the main goal in mind (primary objective)
Identify the trigger (what will cause the contingency plan to be implemented)
Define the time periods
Identify everyone’s needs (resources each individual will need)
Consider resource restrictions (access to resources)
Define “success” (how will you know if you have been successful)