This document provides an overview of decision making processes. It discusses key topics like the decision making stages, models, styles, and implementation. The rational and bounded rational models of decision making are described. The seven step decision making process involves defining goals, gathering data, brainstorming alternatives, analyzing pros and cons, making the decision, taking action, and reflecting on the outcome. Group decision making has four stages: orientation, conflict, emergence, and reinforcement. Tools like Pareto analysis, SWOT analysis, and orienting SWOTs to objectives are also summarized.
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– Step 1: Define the problem (consult PLUS filters)
– Step 2: Seek out relevant assistance, guidance and support
– Step 3: Identify alternatives
– Step 4: Evaluate the alternatives (consult PLUS filters)
– Step 5: Make the decision
– Step 6: Implement the decision
– Step 7: Evaluate the decision (consult PLUS filters)
Introduction
Organizations struggle to develop a simple set of guidelines that makes it easier for
individual employees, regardless of position or level, to be confident that his/her
decisions meet all of the competing standards for effective and ethical decision-making
used by the organization. Such a model must take into account two realities:
Every employee is called upon to make decisions in the normal course of doing
his/her job. Organizations cannot function effectively if employees are not
empowered to make decisions consistent with their positions and responsibilities.
For the decision maker to be confident in the decision’s soundness, every
decision should be tested against the organization’s policies and values,
applicable laws and regulations as well as the individual employee’s definition of
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what is right, fair, good and acceptable.
The decision making process described below has been carefully constructed to be:
Fundamentally sound based on current theories and understandings of both
decision-making processes and ethics.
Simple and straightforward enough to be easily integrated into every employee’s
thought processes.
Descriptive (detailing how ethical decision are made naturally) rather than
prescriptive (defining unnatural ways of making choices).
Why do organizations need ethical decision making?
See our special edition case study, #RespectAtWork,
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Step 1: Define the problem
The most significant step in any decision-making process is to determine why a
decision is called for and identify the desired outcome(s). How you define a problem
shapes your understanding of its causes and where you will search for solutions.
First, explore the difference between what you expect and/or desire and the current
reality. By defining the problem in terms of outcomes, you can clearly state the
problem.
Consider this example: Tenants at an older office building are complaining that their
employees are getting angry and frustrated because there is always a long delay
getting an elevator to the lobby at rush hour. Many possible solutions exist, and all are
predicated on a particular understanding the problem:
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Flexible hours – so all the tenants’ employees are not at the elevators at the
same time.
Faster elevators – so each elevator can carry more peopl.
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Seven Steps to Ethical Decision Making
– Step 1: Define the problem (consult PLUS filters)
– Step 2: Seek out relevant assistance, guidance and support
– Step 3: Identify alternatives
– Step 4: Evaluate the alternatives (consult PLUS filters)
– Step 5: Make the decision
– Step 6: Implement the decision
– Step 7: Evaluate the decision (consult PLUS filters)
Introduction
Organizations struggle to develop a simple set of guidelines that makes it easier for
individual employees, regardless of position or level, to be confident that his/her
decisions meet all of the competing standards for effective and ethical decision-making
used by the organization. Such a model must take into account two realities:
Every employee is called upon to make decisions in the normal course of doing
his/her job. Organizations cannot function effectively if employees are not
empowered to make decisions consistent with their positions and responsibilities.
For the decision maker to be confident in the decision’s soundness, every
decision should be tested against the organization’s policies and values,
applicable laws and regulations as well as the individual employee’s definition of
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what is right, fair, good and acceptable.
The decision making process described below has been carefully constructed to be:
Fundamentally sound based on current theories and understandings of both
decision-making processes and ethics.
Simple and straightforward enough to be easily integrated into every employee’s
thought processes.
Descriptive (detailing how ethical decision are made naturally) rather than
prescriptive (defining unnatural ways of making choices).
Why do organizations need ethical decision making?
See our special edition case study, #RespectAtWork,
to find out.
11/10/19, 10:28 PM
Page 2 of 9
Email
First Name
Last Name
SEE THE CASE STUDY.
Step 1: Define the problem
The most significant step in any decision-making process is to determine why a
decision is called for and identify the desired outcome(s). How you define a problem
shapes your understanding of its causes and where you will search for solutions.
First, explore the difference between what you expect and/or desire and the current
reality. By defining the problem in terms of outcomes, you can clearly state the
problem.
Consider this example: Tenants at an older office building are complaining that their
employees are getting angry and frustrated because there is always a long delay
getting an elevator to the lobby at rush hour. Many possible solutions exist, and all are
predicated on a particular understanding the problem:
11/10/19, 10:28 PM
Page 3 of 9
Flexible hours – so all the tenants’ employees are not at the elevators at the
same time.
Faster elevators – so each elevator can carry more peopl.
Decision Making: Decision Making Process, Stages in Decision Making, Individu...Ashish Hande
Decision Making: Decision Making Process, Stages in
Decision Making, Individual and Organizational Decision
Making, Decision Making Models, Information System
support for Decision Making Phases
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5. “No sensible decision can be made any longer without
taking into account not only the world as it is, but the
world as it will be. . .”
-Isaac Asimov
6. What is Decision Making?
Decision making is the cognitive process leading to the selection
of a course of action among alternatives.
Every decision making process produces a final choice . It can be
an action or an opinion .
It begins when we need to do something but we do not know
what.
Therefore, decision making is a reasoning process which can be
rational or irrational, and can be based on explicit assumptions or
tacit assumptions.
Examples: Shopping, deciding what to eat, What to wear, when to
sleep, etc..
7. Decision-making Process
1. Identifying a problem
2. Identifying decision criteria
3. Allocating weights to criteria
4. Developing alternatives
5. Analyzing alternatives
6. Selecting an alternative
7. Implementing the alternative
8. Evaluation (of decision effectiveness)
8. Problem Definition
Problem is a discrepancy (difference) between an existing and a
desired state.
Example:
“The manager has resigned, and we need another manager”
Here the phrase “manager has resigned” reflects the current state
while “need another manager” represents a desired state .
Identifying Decision Criteria
The word criteria, is defined as “ a standard by which something
can be judged ”. A decision criteria therefore, is the basis of a
decision, which outlines the relevant and important factors for a
decision. And implicitly, it also defines what is not important.
9. Developing Alternatives
Involves defining the possible alternatives (or choices) that would
resolve the problem.
In our case, the alternatives would be a list of candidates or job
applicants.
Analyzing Alternatives
Alternatives are rated and analyzed on the basis of the criteria
The rating can be based on a specified scale , say 1 – 5 etc.
Rating may be subjective in nature and thus, may depend on the
judgment of the individual(s)
10. Selecting an alternative
Involves choosing the best alternative, based on the above rating
and analysis
Generally implies selecting the alternative with the highest score.
Implementing the Alternative
Putting the decision into action
Involves clear communication of the decision to all concerned and
obtaining their commitment
11. Evaluation
Evaluation forms an integral part of any process
Involves evaluation of the outcome based on the desired goal and
criteria
Involves assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the outcome
(or the entire process)
In case of any undesired results, each step of the process is
carefully reviewed to trace the root causes
12. 6 C's of Decision Making
1. Construct.
2. Compile.
3. Collect.
4. Compare.
5. Consider.
6. Commit.
13. a clear picture of precisely what must be
Construct
decided.
Compile a list of requirements that must be met.
Collect information on alternatives that meet the
requirements.
Compare alternatives that meet the requirements.
Consider the “what might go wrong” factor with each
alternative.
Commit to a decision and follow through with it.
14. Problem Analysis vs Decision Making
It is important to differentiate between problem analysis and
decision making. The concepts are completely separate from one
another. Problem analysis must be done first, then the information
gathered in that process may be used towards decision making.
Problem Analysis
• Analyze performance, what should the results be against what
they actually are
• Problems are merely deviations from performance standards
• Problem must be precisely identified and described
• Problems are caused by some change from a distinctive feature
15. • Something can always be used to distinguish between what has
and hasn't been effected by a cause
• Causes to problems can be deducted from relevant changes found
in analyzing the problem
• Most likely cause to a problem is the one that exactly explains all
the facts
Decision Making
• Objectives must first be established
• Objectives must be classified and placed in order of importance
• Alternative actions must be developed
16. •The alternative must be evaluated against all the objectives
•The alternative that is able to achieve all the objectives is the
tentative decision
•The tentative decision is evaluated for more possible
consequences
•The decisive actions are taken, and additional actions are taken
to prevent any adverse consequences from becoming problems
and starting both systems (problem analysis and decision making)
all over again
•There are steps that are generally followed that result in a
decision model that can be used to determine an optimal
production plan
17. Decision-Making Stages
There are four stages that should be involved in all group decision
making. These stages, or sometimes called phases, are important
for the decision-making process to begin
1. Orientation stage-This phase is where members meet for the
first time and start to get to know each other.
2. Conflict stage- Once group members become familiar with
each other, disputes, little fights and arguments occur.Group
members eventually work it out.
3. Emergence stage-The group begins to clear up vague
opinions by talking about them.
4. Reinforcement stage- Members finally make a decision, while
justifying themselves that it was the right decision.
18. The Decision making model
Classify and define
problem or opportunity
Set objectives and
criteria
Generate creative and
innovative alternative
Analyze alternatives and
select the most feasible
Plan and implement
the decision
Control the decision
19. Decision-making Models
Model :
“A simplified representation or description of a system
or complex entity ”
Examples :
1.Rational Model (Classical Model)
•The decision maker attempts to use optimizing—selecting
the best possible alternative.
2. Bounded Rationality Model
•The decision maker uses satisficing —selecting the first
alternative that meets the minimal criteria for solving the
problem.
21. 1. Define and
diagnose the
problem
2. Set goals
3. Search for
alternative
solutions
External and
internal Environ.
forces
4.
Compare
and
evaluate
solution
5. Choose
among
alternative
solutions
7. Follow up
and control
6. Implement
the solution
selected
22. Decision-Making Styles
Reflexive Style
Makes quick decisions without taking the time to get all
the information that may be needed and without
considering all the alternatives.
Reflective Style
Takes plenty of time to make decisions, gathering
considerable information and analyzing several
alternatives.
Consistent Style
Tends to make decisions without either rushing or
wasting time.
23. Decision-Making Steps
When in an organization and faced with a difficult decision, there are
several steps one can take to ensure the best possible solutions will
be decided.These steps are put into seven effective ways to go
about this decision making process .
The first step - Outline your goal and outcome.This will enable
decision makers to see exactly what they are trying to accomplish
and keep them on a specific path.
The second step - Gather data.This will help decision makers have
actual evidence to help them come up with a solution.
The third step - Brainstorm to develop alternatives. Coming up with
more than one solution enables you to see which one can actually
work.
24. The fourth step - List pros and cons of each alternative. With the
list of pros and cons, you can eliminate the solutions that have
more cons than pros, making your decision easier.
The fifth step - Make the decision. Once you analyze each
solution, you should pick the one that has many pros (or the pros
that are most significant), and is a solution that everyone can
agree with.
The sixth step - Immediately take action. Once the decision is
picked, you should implement it right away.
The seventh step - Learn from, and reflect on the decision
making.This step allows you to see what you did right and wrong
when coming up, and putting the decision to use.
25. Pareto analysis
This is the idea that 80% of tasks can be completed in 20% of the
disposable time. The remaining 20% of tasks will take up 80% of the
time.This principle is used to sort tasks into two parts.
The 80-20-rule can also be applied to increase productivity: it is
assumed that 80% of the productivity can be achieved by doing 20%
of the tasks. Similarly, 80% of results can be attributed to 20% of
activity. If productivity is the aim of time management, then these
tasks should be prioritized higher.
Pareto's Principle, the 80/20 Rule, should serve as a daily reminder to
focus 80 percent of your time and energy on the 20 percent of you
work that is really important. Don't just "work smart", work smart on
the right things
26.
27. SWOT analysis (alternately SLOT analysis) is a strategic planning
method used to
Strengths, Weaknesses/Limitations,
evaluate the
Opportunities, and Threats
involved in a project or in a business venture.
It is also a powerful strategic planning tool used to evaluate a project
or in a business venture or in any other situation of an organization or
individual requiring a decision in pursuit of an objective.
It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project
and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and
unfavorable to achieve that objective.
1. Internal factors – The strengths and weaknesses internal to the
organization.
2. External factors – The opportunities and threats presented by the
external environment to the organization.
28. SWOT Analysis – Strategic Use
Orienting SWOTs to AnObjective - If SWOT analysis does not start
with defining a desired end state or objective, it runs the risk of
being useless.
If a clear objective has been identified, SWOT analysis can be used
to help in the pursuit of that objective. In this case, SWOTs are:
Strengths
Attributes of the
organization that are helpful
to achieving the objective.
Weaknesses
Attributes of the
organization that are
harmful to achieving the
objective.
Opportunities
External conditions that are
helpful to achieving the
objective.
Threats
External conditions that are
harmful to achieving the
objective.
29. Strengths
How can we use each
Strength?
Weaknesses
How can we Stop
eachWeakness?
Opportunities
How can we Exploit
eachOpportunity?
Threats
How can we Defend
against eachThreat?
SWOT Analysis – Creative Use
Creative Use of SWOTs – If the objective seems attainable, the
SWOTs are used as inputs to the creative generation of possible
strategies, by asking (usually in groups) and answering each of the
following four questions, many times:
30. SWOT Analysis – Errors to Be Avoided
• Conducting a SWOT analysis before defining and agreeing upon
an objective (a desired end state). SWOTs should not exist in the
abstract.They can exist only with reference to an objective.
• Opportunities external to the company are often confused with
strengths internal to the company.They should be kept separate.
• SWOTs are sometimes confused with possible strategies.
SWOTs are descriptions of conditions, while possible strategies
define actions.
31. Plan, Implement the Decision, and Control
Plan
Develop a plan of action and a schedule of implementation.
Implement the Plan
Communicate and delegate for direct action.
Control
Use checkpoints to determine whether the alternative is
solving the problem.
Avoid escalation of commitment to a bad alternative.
32. Implement and MonitorYour Solution or Course of
Action
Sometimes corrections need to be made
A choice doesn’t mean that it is the only way to go
Remember, you need to monitor and evaluate your solution
throughout its progress to see how it’s working out
Circumstances change, and a good decision today may not
be the best for the future
Sometimes a “self-destruct” deadline may be a good option
It can help you to monitor what you’re doing and you can
make a better decision once you begin nearing your
deadline
33. Group Decision-making
The factors requiring group decisions include:
1. Involving sensitive issues
2. High cost alternatives
3. Involving very high risk factor
4. Strategic impact
34. Group Decisions: Advantages
1. Acceptance of group members
2. Coordination is easier
3. Communication is easier
4. Existence of large alternatives
5. More information can be processed
6. Diversity of experience and perspectives
35. Group Decisions: Disadvantages
1. Take longer time
2. Group can be indecisive
3. Groups can compromise
4. Groups can be dominated
5. Groups can “ play games ”
6. Victim toGroupthink
36. Situational Factors for Group Decision
Data collection
Importance of acceptance
Importance of solution
Complex problem
Democratic process
Making Risk taking solution needed
Better understanding
Whole responsibility
Feedback required
Making Need for innovation and
creativity
39. Barriers to Good Decision Making
1. Hasty - Making quick decisions without having much
thought.
2. Narrow - Decision making is based on very limited
information.
3. Scattered -Our thoughts in making decisions are
disconnected or disorganized.
4. Fuzzy - Sometimes, the lack of clarity on important
aspects of a decision causes us to overlook certain
important considerations.