Kepner Tragoe Matrix

The video tutorial introduces a decision-making tool that integrates root cause analysis with a matrix approach to compare alternatives. It guides viewers through establishing decision criteria, ranking objectives, generating alternatives, and evaluating potential consequences and benefits. The process involves defining necessities, objectives, and limits, assigning weights to wants, and using a scoring system to identify top alternatives. The tutorial concludes with an overview of the matrix framework, emphasizing its role in understanding positive and negative consequences in decision-making.

What is the primary purpose of the Kepner Trego matrix?

• To create a financial plan

• To integrate root cause analysis into decision-making

• To design a new product

• To develop marketing strategies

In the decision-making process, what should be established first according to the Kepner Trego matrix?

• The final decision

• The list of alternatives

• The decision statement

• The potential consequences

How are objectives prioritized in the Kepner Trego matrix?

• By ignoring the less important ones

• By choosing the easiest to achieve

• By listing them alphabetically

• By assigning weights to them

What is the next step after identifying top alternatives in the Kepner Trego matrix?

• Implementing the decision

• Listing potential adverse consequences

• Revisiting the decision statement

• Ignoring the alternatives

What factors should be considered when comparing alternatives in the Kepner Trego matrix?

• The popularity of each alternative

• The time required for each alternative

• The cost of implementation

• The decision maker's preferences and context