Essential Principles of Management and Decision Making
Decision-Making Processes
1. Planned vs. Unplanned Decisions
- Scheduled: Routine and repetitive tasks.
- Unplanned: Last-minute decisions that do not occur regularly.
2. Factors for Evaluating Alternatives
When solving a problem, consider the following factors: authority, biological or human, physical, technological, and economic.
3. Common Group Decision-Making Methods
- Nominal Group Technique: Each member notes their idea, which is then discussed and voted on in secret.
- Delphi Method.
- Brainstorming.
Strategic Planning and Organizational Mission
1. Definition of Strategic Planning
Long-range planning that focuses on the organization as a whole.
2. Importance of Organizational Mission
The mission is essential for maintaining focus on organizational goals. Clearly...