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Programmed Nonprogrammed
Decision Decision
a simple, routine a new, complex decision
matter for which a that requires a creative
manager has an solution
established decision
rule
Gather feedback
Follow up
consequences
rational
Choice
Problems opportunities
Garbage Can Model
a theory that contends Participants
that decisions in
organizations are
random and
unsystematic
Why it occurs
people dislike inconsistency
overly optimistic
illusion of control
sunk costs
How to deal with it
split responsibility for decisions
closely monitor decision makers
provide individuals with a graceful exit
have groups make the initial decision
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3 Learning Outcome
alternatives
uncertainty
Responsive Proactive
Expected Contributory
Two-thirds Majority
First-shift
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Group Decision Making
1. more knowledge through pooling of
group resources
Advantages 2. increased acceptance and
commitment due to voice in
decisions
3. greater understanding due to
involvement in decision stages
From Janis, Irving L., Groupthink: Psychological Studies of Policy Decisions and Fiascoes, Second Edition. Copyright
1982 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Nominal
Group
Technique Delphi
Technique
Many of
Hofstedes
dimensions have
implication for
how people deploy
the decision-
making process
Group Decision
Support Systems
Tools
for
Virtual Teams
Desktop
Internet/Intranet
Videoconferencing
Systems
Systems
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6 Learning Outcome
Organizational Individual
Foundation Foundation
Is it legal?
Does it violate law
Does it violate
company policy
Is it balanced?
Is it fair to all
Does it promote winwin relationships
How will it make me feel about myself