Decision Making in the Organisation

What is the importance of decision making in an organization?

• The importance of decision making in an organization is limited to wasting time and resources.

• Decision making in an organization is important for problem-solving, resource allocation, risk management, and goal achievement.

• In an organization, decision making is irrelevant and should be avoided.

• Decision making in an organization is only important for creating confusion and chaos.

Explain the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions.

• Programmed decisions are always data-driven, while non-programmed decisions are based on intuition.

• The difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions lies in the level of routine and creativity involved in making the decision.

• Programmed decisions are made by individuals, while non-programmed decisions are made by groups.

• Programmed decisions are reversible, while non-programmed decisions are final and binding.

How can group decision making be beneficial for an organization?

• Group decision making can bring diverse perspectives, creativity, better problem-solving, higher employee engagement, and improved decision acceptance.

• Group decision making can lead to conflicts, delays, and inefficiencies.

• Group decision making limits individual accountability and responsibility.

• Group decision making results in a lack of innovation and creativity.

Explain the concept of rational decision making.

• Rational decision making is based on emotions and gut feelings.

• Rational decision making is the process of making choices that result in the most optimal outcome.

• Rational decision making always leads to the best possible outcome.

• Rational decision making does not involve weighing pros and cons.

How can technology aid in decision making within an organization?

• By limiting communication between team members

• By using outdated software that lacks necessary features

• By providing real-time data analysis, predictive modeling, automation of repetitive tasks, collaboration tools for team communication, and visualization of complex information.

• By ignoring data analysis and relying solely on intuition

Discuss the role of ethics in decision making within an organization.

• Ethics provide a framework for decision making that promotes integrity and trust within the organization.

• Ethics are irrelevant in decision making within an organization

• Ethics hinder decision making by imposing unnecessary restrictions

• Ethics lead to biased decision making within an organization

What are the potential risks associated with poor decision making?

• Improved decision making skills

• Decreased stress levels

• The potential risks associated with poor decision making include financial losses, damaged relationships, missed opportunities, decreased productivity, and increased stress.

• Enhanced creativity

How can leaders improve their decision-making skills?

• Make decisions impulsively without considering consequences

• Avoid critical thinking and stick to initial assumptions

• Seek feedback, analyze past decisions, consider various perspectives, practice critical thinking, and continuously learn and adapt.

• Ignore feedback and rely solely on personal intuition

How can organizations promote a culture of effective decision-making?

• By discouraging open communication and collaboration

• By fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages open communication, provides training on decision-making processes, and rewards good decision-making.

• By limiting access to information and data

• By avoiding any form of feedback or evaluation

What role does emotional intelligence play in decision-making?

• Emotional intelligence has no impact on decision-making

• Emotional intelligence helps individuals understand and manage their emotions, as well as recognize and consider the emotions of others, leading to more informed and empathetic decision-making.

• Emotional intelligence leads to impulsive decision-making

• Emotional intelligence is irrelevant in the decision-making process