At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Define what is meant by influential decisions in the work environment.
- Apply the scientific–rational method in Making Influential Decisions.
- Use scientific tools in analyzing problems to Making Influential Decisions
- Utilize creative thinking in reaching better decisions
- Take administrative decisions effectively.
- Apply scientific tools to evaluate and choose the optimal decision from available alternatives
Types of Decisions
- According to time frame
- According to frequency of reoccurrence
- According to decision nature
Component of Decision Making
- The decision-making environment
- The quality of information
- Decision results
Decision Making Steps
- Identifying and understanding the situation requiring a decision
- Assessing data and constraints
- Exploring available options
- Evaluating available options
- Choosing the optimal decision
- Action planning
- Decision implementation
- Decision Follow–up
Decision Making Techniques
- Force field analysis method
- Quantitative methods
- Decision matrix
- Decision trees
Cognitive and Personal Factors Influencing Decision Making
- Personal biases and objectivity
- Group decision making approach
- Level of participation in decision making
Group Decision Making Stages
- Orientation Stage
- Conflict Stage
- Emergence Stage
- Reinforcement Stage
Creativity and Its Role in Making Influential Decisions
- Concept of creativity
- Creative thinking techniques
- The role of creativity in reaching better decisions
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