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Decision Making
What is Decision Making?
Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information,
assessing alternative resolutions and choosing the best between two or more alternatives.

Process of Decision Making

Define Analyse Develop Select Implement Follow-up Monitor


the the Alternative Best the and
Problem Problem Solution Alternative Decision Feedback

Effective behaviours in decision-making


Individuals who are effective decision makers possess certain character traits which make them
effective, these character traits are listed below.
Effective decision makers -
Knowledge Good judgment
Have a thorough understanding of all the Exercise their best judgment in considering
relevant influencing factors which makes factors particular to a situation rather than
their decision a sound one merely following procedures
Initiative Flexibility
Do not shun away from changing the
Take active part in initiating the decision-
course of action or trying different
making process and following it through
approaches if they see better results in it
Advice- seeking Current
Can identify those who can make valuable Take into consideration the most current
contributions towards their decision and state of affairs in all aspects and seize
do not shy away from asking for advice opportunities available at that point in time
Selectivity Calculated risk- taking
Have the capability to select the relevant Weigh the risks and results of various
information from the pool of data that alternatives and accept the consequences
has been presented whether positive or negative
Comprehensiveness Self- knowledge
Consider all possible alternatives and Know their abilities, biases, strengths and
weigh them comparatively before limitations, based on which they adapt
choosing the best one effective strategies to take sound decisions

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