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Decision Making Models Decision Making Models Rational Consider all information Objective assessment Bounded rationality model Inadequate information Limited search, satisficing Political Pursue self-interests

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Decision Making ModelsDecision Making Models

Rational– Consider all information– Objective assessment

Bounded rationality model– Inadequate information– Limited search, satisficing

Political– Pursue self-interests

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Steps in the Decision-Making Steps in the Decision-Making Process: The Classical ViewProcess: The Classical ViewOpportunity or Problem Situation

Opportunity or Problem Recognition

Opportunity or Problem Definition

Generate Alternatives

Gather Information

Evaluate, then Select One Alternative

Implement Selected Alternative

Evaluate Effectiveness

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Steps in the Decision-Making Steps in the Decision-Making Process: The Administrative ViewProcess: The Administrative View

Opportunity or Problem Situation

Opportunity or Problem Recognition

Criteria for Satisficing Alternative

Evaluate Alternatives as Available

Select First Acceptable Alternative

Implement Selected Alternative

Evaluate Effectiveness

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Obstacles to Effective Obstacles to Effective Decision-MakingDecision-Making

Four most common obstacles:– Judgmental biases– Escalation of commitment– Groupthink– Willingness of groups to take risks

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