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MOB Chapter 10
Decision Making
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Management
Undergraduate 3
11/26/2012

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Steps in decision making
Definition
1.Recognize problem and need for decision
2.Identify the objective of decision
3.Gather/evaluate data and diagnose situation
4.List/evaluate alternatives
5.select best course of action
6. implement decision
7.gather feedback
8.follow up
Term
Rational Model (not realistic)
Definition
-decision make is aware of all details
-can calculate probability of success
Term
Bounded Rationality (realistic)
Definition
managers select the first alternative that is satisfactory without determining all the other alternatives
Term
Z Problem Solving Model
Definition
examines facts and details, generates alternatives, analyzes the alternatives objectively, and weighs the impact.
Term
Escalation of commitment: what is it?
Definition
tendency to continue to commit resources to a failing course of action
Term
Escalation of commitment: why does it occur?
Definition
People dislike inconsistency and have sunk costs, which is the perception that we have invested too much to quit
Term
Escalation of commitment: how to deal with it?
Definition
split responsibility for decisions, provide individual with a graceful exit, and have groups make initial decision
Term
Risk Aversion
Definition
risk takers accept greater potential for loss and tolerate greater uncertainty and are more likely to make risky decisions
Term
Right brain hemisphere
Definition
for creative grain function
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Left brain hemisphere
Definition
for logic, detain, and planning
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Intuition
Definition
fast method for gathering data that is used at a level below consciousness
Term
What role does culture play in decision making?
Definition
countries with high uncertainty avoidance accept situations as they are better and diverse top management teams have higher performance
Term
Advantages of Group Decision Making
Definition
more knowledge through pooling resources, increased acceptance and commitment, greater understanding
Term
Disadvantages of Group Decision making
Definition
pressure to conform, domination by one forceful member,amount of time required
Term
Self managed teams
Definition
make decisions once reserved for managers
Term
dialectical inquiry
Definition
debate between two opposing sets of recommendations
Term
devil's advocacy
Definition
deliberately finds flaws and be critical
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Delphi technique
Definition
use experts
Term
nominal group technique
Definition
write list ideas and group votes
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brainstorming
Definition
generate ideas without criticism
Term
Synergy
Definition
positive force that occurs in groups when they influence and encourage each other
Term
Social decision schemes
Definition
simple rules used to determine final group decisions (majority wins,2/3 vote, etc.
Term
Groupthink
Definition
deterioration of mental efficiency and moral judgement resulting from in group pressures. no outside help
Term
Group Polarization
Definition
tendency for group discussion to produce shifts toward more extreme attitudes among members.
Term
How to avoid groupthink and group polarization
Definition
help leaders to avoid stating their opinion prior to group decision, create subgroups, appoint devils advocate
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Participative decision making
Definition
occurs when individuals who are affected by decisions influence decision making
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