PC1 MODULE 3 OF 5 Flashcards
is the fundamental process of
management. Most of the efforts of managers are related to this process.
DECISION MAKING
it is a choice between alternatives and it is rarely a choice between right or wrong. it is at best a choice between almost right and probably wrong.
Decision
The main task of a manager is not administration. it is the making of policy, the making of the right decision.
manager effective decision making
DECISION-MAKING FOCUS
Concentrates on a few critical decisions rather than many.
aims for high-level understanding and identifies constants in situations.
values precise over speed in decision making
PRINCIPLE-BASED DECISIONS
Decision should be based on principles and the specific merits of each case
Focuses on effective implementation, recognizing it as the most challenging part of decision-making
Effective decisions are made through a systematic process defining clearly the elements in a distinct sequence steps
- Identify the problem
- Specify objectives and the decision criteria
- Develop alternatives
- Analyze and compare alternatives
- Select the best alternative
- Implement the chosen alternative
- Monitor results to ensure the desired results are achieved
A decision to be effective, need to satisfy the boundary
conditions
boundary conditions