Ford Motor Company The case creates four options to choose from. Discuss at least three criteria the company should use to decide which of the four listed options is best and the reasons why each criterion should be used. In order to make a sound and effective decision, management must go through the steps in the rational decision making process (Williams, p85). First and foremost, you must define the problem. The problem being, what is currently the status and what management would actually like the status to be.
08 Fall 08 Fall DECISION MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY jUNE 26, 2014 Abstract Decision-making under uncertainty requires decision makers that have the ability and knowledge to choose objectively and decide upon the best alternative. Uncertainty and risk are an inherent part of our business world. Confident and well thought out decision-making can make the difference between a successful and a thwarted organization. Risky situations, complex alternatives and uncertainty warrant a carefully planned out systemic approach, which will list alternatives, strategies, and the probabilities of outcomes. Applying these techniques and understanding that the best decision is one based on what we choose to perceive as the best choice given the information and circumstances.
Communication is an integral part of a successful workplace, a successful personal life and successful collaboration. Not everyone communicates the same way though. For communication to work, the sender must share information to the receiver, and the receiver must get the message and correctly interpret it. The process is considered the communication loop, and it’s only considered successful when the sender is able to confirm that the receiver properly understood the message (Reyes, 2014). One of the main obstacles to a successful communication loop is communication style differences.
The LP is task oriented, logical and very much process oriented. The LP prefers learning experiences that are straightforward and detailed and learns well by the task rather than being told. LP’s will typically need a good deal of justification if the training requires much in the way of change. The LP may resist training if it requires them to expand their boundaries into uncomfortable areas without specific training and processes being put into place to assimilate it. The learning key for the LP is to give specific, clear instructions, clear expectations and support.
* Ask for feedback from others to help them improve. * Identify their strengths. * Identify weaknesses. * Notice achievements. * Identify development needs by what new information and skills should I learn and how to address my weaknesses.
The goals that were talked about in earlier sessions are beginning to be embraced by the client, who is questioning the counsellor more, in an effort to start the changes. Words like “so when are we goal setting please?” And “I really feel you’re helping me see the light” are also affirming statements. Along with this, the client’s appearance may have changed, as may their facial expressions. The positive-ness with which they are starting the sessions also are a dead giveaway. The client may also come to the sessions having drawn up their own plans for progressing.
* In Q4, I am aware that I can be indecisive. Although this trait can be controlled, I find that I like to make the best decisions possible with respect of all stakeholders in mind. This can be improved with having more confidence in me with risk-taking. Sometimes the answers will not always be there. Making the best decisions may come from developing evidence-based management derived from trial and error.
A variety of viewpoints need to be considered, and there are steps to consider. These steps include listing options, identifying the consequences of actions, collecting and reviewing facts, reviewing consequences, reviewing options, ranking options, and then acting. It may seem like a long process to make a simple decision, but it is important. The two most obvious options to the interpreter are to turn the cheating student in, or turn a cheek and choose the option of inaction. Although there are other options available, these two will be
1. If you were Simpson, what would you do now? What would you do later, if anything? What behavioral models and ideas are involved in your decisions? Simpson should talk to the supervisors that a change in the system is necessary so that they could catch up with the demand.
On the other hand, Cliffsnotes (2016) also believed that decision making is a continuous process of analysing situations or issues propose for alternatives ideas, choosing the right choice, and eventually execute it in action. This decision making process can be extremely short, which