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Decision Making Models

Decisions are made every day , and some do not have a lot of thought behind them . How can we develop a habit of carefully processing information in to make intelligent decisions ? This is a facet of corporate America that needs to have more attention devoted to it . This essay is going to offer two decision making models and also show how they can benefit those

who use them

A decision making process based on data leads to good decisions HYPERLINK "http /www .lib .umd .edu " www .lib .umd .edu . If those in the position to do so will remember how decision making directly affects themselves and others , they will think a little more soberly about the process involved . The first model discussed is a five-step model and includes Framing , Deciding , Communicating , Implementing and Evaluating

The first step in framing is to clarify the purpose and boundaries of the decision . This will set a tone for the process that needs to be implemented in to achieve the best possible outcome . Clearly understanding the subject matter about which the decision is being considered aids in the overall decision-making process . It is the foundation on which the final outcome is based . Without a clear understanding the other four steps will not result in a favorable outcome

Once clarity is determined , the gathering of information comes next During this step some guidelines will be established that will make the next four aspects of decision making viable . Identified here are the people it will affect and exactly who is responsible for the final decision an individual or group . Then a decision must be agreed upon or set

When guidelines are set with the decision will be made comes next in this five-step procedure Appropriate tools should be used for gathering data , integrating ideas with the data , and deciding if it will be the responsibility of one individual or a group who makes the final determination . There is a certain amount of decision making within the decision making model

Communicating by summarizing the rationale for the decision and why it was made along with defining the steps used to implement the decision are the next two steps in this model of decision making . Also in these steps is the defining of who will report , and how they will do it , the completion of certain steps within the decision making needs to be established

Finally , there is the evaluation of the decision to be sure all steps have been accomplished in a satisfactory manner . If the final outcome is not favorable the decision making group or individual should rethink the data used and start the process over

The seven-step model developed by Rick Roberts of the University of North Florida Career Services includes identifying the decision to be made , self assessment , identifying any options , gather data , evaluate problem solving options , selecting one and...