PROMPT

1. Briefly describe an important decision that you have made in the past year.  What kind of a decision-making
process did you use (e.g. rational, boundedly rational, intuitive) and why do you think your decision fits the type of
process that you chose? 
2. Why did you use the decision-making process that you chose?  Was it the right choice? 
3. What benefits and/or challenges would you have experienced if you had chosen to use a different decision-making
process for that particular decision?  
1. Briefly describe an important decision that you have made in the past year. What kind of a decision-
making process did you use (e.g. rational, boundedly rational, intuitive) and why do you think your
decision fits the type of process that you chose?  

I was faced with a difficult decision when the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread. Should I wait for the
organization to consider its options or allow my teams to start working from home to avoid spreading the
virus?

I knew that the organization would eventually decide, but it would take time. In addition, I was concerned
about the health and safety of my team members. I did not want them to get sick, and I did not want them
to spread the virus to their families and friends. Therefore, I used an intuitive decision-making process. This
type of decision-making is based on gut feelings and instincts. It is often faster and easier than rational or
boundedly rational decision-making, and it can sometimes lead to better outcomes, which it did in this
situation.

In this case, it was important to act quickly. I did not want to wait for the organization to make a decision,
and I did not want to risk the health and safety of my team members. I allowed my teams to start working
from home, and I am glad I did. It was the right decision for the health and safety of my team members, and
it also helped to keep the organization running smoothly. Because once people get sick, the gears will
quickly fall out of place.

2. Why did you use the decision-making process that you chose? Was it the right choice?

Intuitive decision-making is a fast, efficient, and effective decision process. It relies on gut feelings and
instincts, often based on a lifetime of experience and knowledge that people may not be consciously aware
of. As a result, intuitive decision-making can be more creative than rational, allowing people to think
outside the box and develop new and clever solutions.

The situation I faced required quick action and response to the fast-spreading pandemic. It is also worth
noting that COVID-19 has no symptoms when the person is affected until 7 or 10 days later. This meant that
by the time someone showed symptoms, they could have already infected others. It would be too late if I
waited for the organization to decide. People would start getting sick, and the organization would quickly
fall apart. So I decided to allow my teams to start working from home. It was the right choice. My teams
appreciated my actions to ensure they were well and free from danger. Furthermore, when I explained to
the organization my decision, they thanked me for doing that to protect the business.
3. What benefits and/or challenges would you have experienced if you had chosen to use a different
decision-making process for that particular decision? 

By definition, rational and bounded-rational decision-making methods are based on the idea that
decision-makers should carefully consider all available information and options before deciding. However,
these methods can take time and effort to implement. In addition, they can be challenging to use in
situations with a lot of uncertainty, especially during the pandemic.

If I were to use these two methods, my members' safety would not be guaranteed. Instead, they would get
infected with COVID-19 and spread it to their families and friends. Moreover, once people get sick, the gears
in the organization will come down quickly, and business will be heavily impacted.

However, on the other hand, we can see the advantages of them:

 Have time to consider different types of control when people work from home, such as supporting a
hybrid work environment or creating new ways for employees to collaborate and communicate
remotely.
 Weigh other viable options, such as: distancing in the office, wearing masks, and limiting talking
directly to each other.