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What is the first step of the decision-making process?
What is the first step of the decision-making process?
- Developing alternative solutions
- Evaluating alternatives
- Implementing the decision
- Identifying the problem and determining its cause (correct)
In decision making, what is the significance of asking 'How urgent is the problem?'
In decision making, what is the significance of asking 'How urgent is the problem?'
- It determines if immediate action is required (correct)
- It helps in brainstorming new ideas
- It helps in analyzing alternative solutions
- It ensures that all objectives are met
What type of problems require reliance on non-programmed decision making?
What type of problems require reliance on non-programmed decision making?
- Ambiguous or incomplete problems (correct)
- Familiar problems
- Straightforward problems
- Problems with easily defined information
How can new ideas be generated for developing alternatives?
How can new ideas be generated for developing alternatives?
What is a potential advantage of group decision making?
What is a potential advantage of group decision making?
What is a disadvantage associated with group decision making?
What is a disadvantage associated with group decision making?
How can the hindering role of 'initiators' be characterized in group decision making?
How can the hindering role of 'initiators' be characterized in group decision making?
What is suggested as a way to improve group decision making in terms of group size?
What is suggested as a way to improve group decision making in terms of group size?
What is recommended in terms of planning before a meeting to improve group decision making?
What is recommended in terms of planning before a meeting to improve group decision making?
What is suggested as an important factor for the meeting setting to improve group decision making?
What is suggested as an important factor for the meeting setting to improve group decision making?
Study Notes
Decision-Making Process
- The first step of the decision-making process is to identify the problem or opportunity.
Problem Analysis
- Asking "How urgent is the problem?" helps determine the time available to make a decision and plan a course of action.
Types of Decision Making
- Non-programmed decision making is required for novel, unstructured, or unusual problems that have no predetermined solution.
Generating Alternatives
- Brainstorming and other idea-generation techniques can be used to develop alternative solutions.
Group Decision Making
- A potential advantage of group decision making is that it brings together diverse perspectives and expertise, leading to more informed decisions.
- A disadvantage of group decision making is that it can be time-consuming and may not yield a consensus.
- Initiators, who dominate the conversation and suppress others' ideas, can hinder group decision making.
- To improve group decision making, it is suggested to keep the group size small, ideally 5-7 members.
- Planning before a meeting, such as setting a clear agenda and assigning specific roles, can improve group decision making.
- An important factor for the meeting setting is to provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, free from distractions.
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Test your knowledge of the decision-making process with this quiz. Learn about identifying problems, determining causes, developing alternative solutions, selecting the best alternative, and putting decisions into action.
