Questions and Answers
What is the first stage of decision making?
Which type of decision is made using a rule or procedure?
What does the monitoring stage of problem solving evaluate?
Which model finds the best solution to meet organizational goals?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a characteristic of nonprogrammed decisions?
Signup and view all the answers
How does problem complexity affect decision support systems?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a management information system (MIS) provide to managers?
Signup and view all the answers
Which decision-making approach finds a solution that is good but not necessarily the best?
Signup and view all the answers
Effective decision making is unnecessary for successful organizational operations.
Signup and view all the answers
The design stage of decision making includes implementing the selected course of action.
Signup and view all the answers
Programmed decisions are typically made in response to unique and unforeseen circumstances.
Signup and view all the answers
The optimization model seeks the most effective solution to help organizations achieve their objectives.
Signup and view all the answers
Heuristics are complex algorithms designed to solve problems in a novel way.
Signup and view all the answers
Nonprogrammed decisions can be easily measured and quantified.
Signup and view all the answers
Decision support systems performance is influenced by the quality of decisions made and the complexity of problems.
Signup and view all the answers
Management information systems (MIS) are solely focused on data collection without any consideration for achieving organizational goals.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Effective decision making is essential for organizational success.
- Strategic planning and organizational goals guide the decision-making process.
- Information systems enhance problem-solving abilities, improving decision-making and potentially saving lives.
Decision-Making Phases
- Intelligence Stage: Identify and define potential problems or opportunities.
- Design Stage: Develop and evaluate alternative solutions for feasibility.
- Choice Stage: Select a specific course of action from the evaluated alternatives.
Problem Solving
- Encompasses decision making and also includes implementation and monitoring stages.
- Monitoring Stage: Evaluates whether the implementation has achieved anticipated results and determines the need for modifications.
Programmed vs Nonprogrammed Decisions
-
Programmed Decisions:
- Follow established rules, procedures, or quantitative methods.
- Easily computerized using traditional information systems.
-
Nonprogrammed Decisions:
- Address unusual or exceptional situations.
- Typically not quantifiable, requiring more subjective judgment.
Decision-Making Models
- Optimization Model: Aims to find the best possible solution to meet organizational goals.
- Satisficing Model: Seeks a solution that is satisfactory rather than optimal.
- Heuristics: Guidelines or procedures that help in finding reasonable solutions based on common practices.
Benefits of Information and Decision Support Systems
- Decision support systems enhance decision quality, particularly in complex problem scenarios.
- Problem complexity is influenced by the difficulty of solving and implementing the problem.
Management Information Systems (MIS)
- MIS includes an integrated collection of people, procedures, databases, and devices.
- Provides essential information to managers and decision-makers to achieve organizational goals.
- Can provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Effective decision making is essential for organizational success.
- Strategic planning and organizational goals guide the decision-making process.
- Information systems enhance problem-solving abilities, improving decision-making and potentially saving lives.
Decision-Making Phases
- Intelligence Stage: Identify and define potential problems or opportunities.
- Design Stage: Develop and evaluate alternative solutions for feasibility.
- Choice Stage: Select a specific course of action from the evaluated alternatives.
Problem Solving
- Encompasses decision making and also includes implementation and monitoring stages.
- Monitoring Stage: Evaluates whether the implementation has achieved anticipated results and determines the need for modifications.
Programmed vs Nonprogrammed Decisions
-
Programmed Decisions:
- Follow established rules, procedures, or quantitative methods.
- Easily computerized using traditional information systems.
-
Nonprogrammed Decisions:
- Address unusual or exceptional situations.
- Typically not quantifiable, requiring more subjective judgment.
Decision-Making Models
- Optimization Model: Aims to find the best possible solution to meet organizational goals.
- Satisficing Model: Seeks a solution that is satisfactory rather than optimal.
- Heuristics: Guidelines or procedures that help in finding reasonable solutions based on common practices.
Benefits of Information and Decision Support Systems
- Decision support systems enhance decision quality, particularly in complex problem scenarios.
- Problem complexity is influenced by the difficulty of solving and implementing the problem.
Management Information Systems (MIS)
- MIS includes an integrated collection of people, procedures, databases, and devices.
- Provides essential information to managers and decision-makers to achieve organizational goals.
- Can provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz explores effective decision making and problem solving within organizations. It covers the stages of the decision-making process, including intelligence and design, and highlights the role of information systems in enhancing decision quality. Test your understanding of how strategic planning directs decisions and solutions.
