Decision Making

Module 6:Decision Making : 

Module 6:Decision Making

Should You Ask? : 

Should You Ask? Sir, why is my coursework marks so low? I deserve higher marks. Hehehe!

Which Mobile Phone should I buy? : 

Which Mobile Phone should I buy? What are the things you consider before making a decision?

What should I wear for class (or work) today? : 

What should I wear for class (or work) today? What are the things you consider before making a decision?

Module 6: Decision Making : 

Module 6: Decision Making 3. Decision Making Process Decision Making 4. Decision MakingTools What is Decision Making? 2. Barriers to GoodDecision Making

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What is Decision Making? "No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. . ." -  Isaac Asimov

6.1 What is Decision Making? : 

6.1 What is Decision Making? Decision making is the cognitive process leading to the selection of a course of action among alternatives. Every decision making process produces a final choice. It can be an action or an opinion. It begins when we need to do something but we do not know what. Therefore, decision making is a reasoning process which can be rational or irrational, and can be based on explicit assumptions or tacit assumptions. Examples: Shopping, deciding what to eat, What to wear, when to sleep, etc.. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_making

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Barriers to Good Decision Making “Successful leaders have the courage to take action while others hesitate.” - John C. Maxwell

6.2 Barriers to Good Decision Making : 

6.2 Barriers to Good Decision Making Hasty - Making quick decisions without having much thought. Narrow - Decision making is based on very limited information. Scattered - Our thoughts in making decisions are disconnected or disorganized. Fuzzy - Sometimes, the lack of clarity on important aspects of a decision causes us to overlook certain important considerations. For an explanation of the logical processes behind some of these barriers refer to Module 4 (Fallacies) and Module 1 (Section - Barriers to Critical Thinking).

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Decision Making Process “ Making good decisions is a crucial skill at every level. ” - Peter Drucker

6.3 Decision Making Process : 

6.3 Decision Making Process

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Decision Making Tools “Because I'm thinking in a broader way, I feel like I am able to make better decisions.” - Takafumi Horie

6.4 Decision Making Tools : 

6.4 Decision Making Tools Tools to facilitate better decisions: CoRT (Module 2) SWOT ANALYSIS (Next) SIX THINKING HATS (Module 7) DECISION MATRIX FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS ISHIKAWA DIAGRAM MIND MAPPING SOCRATIC QUESTIONING More  MyCoted + Mind Tools + Creativity Web I can study these tools on my own. Click!

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SWOT Analysis

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis : 

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis is a great technique for identifying your Strengths and Weaknesses and study any Opportunities and Threats you face. It is also a powerful strategic planning tool used to evaluate a project or in a business venture or in any other situation of an organization or individual requiring a decision in pursuit of an objective. It involves monitoring the marketing environment internal and external to the organization or individual. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Strategic Use : 

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Strategic Use Orienting SWOTs to An Objective - If SWOT analysis does not start with defining a desired end state or objective, it runs the risk of being useless. If a clear objective has been identified, SWOT analysis can be used to help in the pursuit of that objective. In this case, SWOTs are: Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Creative Use : 

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Creative Use Creative Use of SWOTs – If the objective seems attainable, the SWOTs are used as inputs to the creative generation of possible strategies, by asking (usually in groups) and answering each of the following four questions, many times: Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Internal and External Factors : 

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Internal and External Factors The aim of any SWOT analysis is to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to achieving the objective. SWOT analysis groups key pieces of information into two main categories: Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis Internal Factors  Organization External Factors  External Environment Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Errors to Be Avoided : 

6.4.1 SWOT Analysis – Errors to Be Avoided Conducting a SWOT analysis before defining and agreeing upon an objective (a desired end state). SWOTs should not exist in the abstract. They can exist only with reference to an objective. Opportunities external to the company are often confused with strengths internal to the company. They should be kept separate. SWOTs are sometimes confused with possible strategies. SWOTs are descriptions of conditions, while possible strategies define actions. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis

Group Activity : 

Group Activity Break into groups of 4 – 6. Identify a potential product/service to invest in (e.g. buying a car), or business project/venture to pursue. Do a SWOT analysis to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to consider (refer to the template). Assess the findings, and make a decision. Example: Imagine you want to assess whether to study at UNITAR or not. Do a SWOT analysis, assess and then make a decision. 

Summary : 

Summary

Any Questions? : 

Any Questions?

The End : 

The End

References : 

References Online Resources Courseware - Module 4: Decision Making http://cw.unitar.edu.my/ugb2013/c4/index.htm Decision Making: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_making SWOT Analysis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_Analysis SWOT Tutorial: http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/folio/mchip/swot.pps SWOT Templates: http://www.businessballs.com/swotanalysisfreetemplate.htm Teacher in Bad Mood: http://www.sbac.edu/~tpl/clipart/Signs%20and%20Symbols/danger%2002.jpg Punk: http://www.rarepunk.com/images/punkrocker2.jpg Siti Nurhaliza: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/bukaninsanbiasa/ctmelayumerah.jpg Angry Teacher: http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/img/education/angry-teacher.gif