This document discusses different approaches to individual and organizational decision making. It outlines key terms related to organizational decision making like problem identification and problem solution. It then describes two approaches to individual decision making - the rational approach and programmed versus non-programmed decisions. Finally, it lists four models of organizational decision making: the management science approach, Carnegie model, incremental decision making process, and garbage can model.
5. Individual Decision MakingIndividual Decision Making
ProgrammedProgrammed
These are thoseThese are those
decisions that are applieddecisions that are applied
to routine situations.to routine situations.
Non programedNon programed
These are thoseThese are those
decisions that are notdecisions that are not
practical.practical.
6. Organizational Decision MakingOrganizational Decision Making
What is it?What is it?
Four modelsFour models
Management Science ApproachManagement Science Approach
Carnegie ModelCarnegie Model
Incremental Decision Making ProcessIncremental Decision Making Process
Garbage Can ModelGarbage Can Model