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A decision becomes a problem only when a manager is unaware of it.
A decision becomes a problem only when a manager is unaware of it.
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The decision-making process involves allocating equal weights to all decision criteria.
The decision-making process involves allocating equal weights to all decision criteria.
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The first step in the decision-making process is developing alternatives.
The first step in the decision-making process is developing alternatives.
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Evaluating the decision's effectiveness occurs before implementing the chosen alternative.
Evaluating the decision's effectiveness occurs before implementing the chosen alternative.
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Identifying decision criteria involves considering factors like costs and risks.
Identifying decision criteria involves considering factors like costs and risks.
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The selected alternative in the decision-making process is the one with the lowest total weight.
The selected alternative in the decision-making process is the one with the lowest total weight.
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The last step of the decision-making process assesses how effectively the problem was resolved.
The last step of the decision-making process assesses how effectively the problem was resolved.
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Allocating weights to criteria helps in placing items in the correct alphabetical order.
Allocating weights to criteria helps in placing items in the correct alphabetical order.
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Study Notes
Decision-Making Process Overview
- Decision-making involves choosing from multiple options.
- A structured process aids effective decision-making.
- Key steps include identifying problems, criteria, and viable alternatives, analyzing, selecting, implementing, and evaluating the outcome.
Step 1: Identifying the Problem
- A problem exists when a desired state differs from the current reality.
- Awareness, pressure to solve, and necessary resources are crucial for acknowledging a problem.
Step 2: Identifying Decision Criteria
- Decision criteria are factors vital for problem resolution.
- Examples include cost, risk, and desired outcomes (e.g., company growth).
Step 3: Allocating Weights to Criteria
- Criteria aren't equally important; assigning weights prioritizes them.
- Weights reflect the relative importance of each criterion in the decision-making process.
Step 4: Developing Alternatives
- This involves generating possible solutions without evaluating their merits.
- Listing viable options is crucial.
Step 5: Analyzing Alternatives
- Assessing strengths and weaknesses of each alternative is critical.
- Analysis should hinge on how well each option addresses the problem criteria identified in steps 2 and 3.
Step 6: Selecting an Alternative
- The best alternative is chosen based on its total weight.
Step 7: Implementing the Alternative
- Implementation involves putting the chosen solution into action and ensuring commitment from those involved.
- Crucial to effectively translate the decision into tangible results.
Step 8: Evaluating Decision Effectiveness
- The effectiveness of the decision is judged based on its outcome.
- Measuring outcome success assesses whether the chosen alternative resolved the identified problem; else, identify reasons for failure.
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Explore the structured approach to decision-making through this quiz. Understand the key steps involved, from identifying the problem and establishing criteria to developing alternatives. Test your knowledge on effective strategies for making informed decisions.
