After studying this chapter, students should be able to explain concepts related to creative problem solving and decision making, including listing the six steps in the decision-making model and describing differences between programmed and nonprogrammed decisions. The document provides frameworks for classifying problems, setting objectives and criteria, generating alternatives, and analyzing options. It also discusses techniques like brainstorming, cost-benefit analysis, and participative decision models.
33. Exhibit 3 –9 ● The Kepner-Tregoe Method for Analyzing Alternatives *Indicates importance [on a scale of 10 (high) to 1 (low)] assigned to each criterion as a weight.
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35. Exhibit 3 – 10 ● Continuum of Analysis Techniques
41. Time-Driven versus Development-Driven Model Time-Driven Development-Driven Value Orientation Focus Making effective decisions through maximum development of group members Making effective decisions with minimum cost Emphasizes group development Emphasizes timely decision making Has a long-term horizon, as group development takes time Has a short-term time horizon