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Decision making is the process of selecting a course of action from multiple options based on criteria, crucial for achieving organizational goals. The decision-making process involves identifying the decision, gathering information, identifying alternatives, weighing evidence, choosing among alternatives, taking action, and reviewing the decision's consequences. Effective decision making requires clear communication, collaboration, data use, diverse perspectives, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

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Decision Making

Decision making is the process of selecting a course of action from multiple options based on criteria, crucial for achieving organizational goals. The decision-making process involves identifying the decision, gathering information, identifying alternatives, weighing evidence, choosing among alternatives, taking action, and reviewing the decision's consequences. Effective decision making requires clear communication, collaboration, data use, diverse perspectives, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

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YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY, DAMATURU

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Course Tittle: Decision making


Course Code: PADM 3202

Tittle: ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION: What do you understand by the term decision making? Kindly explain the process of
decision making in an organization.
COMPILED
BY

U/PUB/20/081

July, 2024

Decision making is the process of selecting a course of action from multiple


options, based on one or more criteria. In an organizational context, decision
making is a critical aspect of management, involving the evaluation of options,
risks, and potential outcomes to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision,
gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
Using a step-by-step decision-making process can help you make more
deliberate, thoughtful decisions by organizing relevant information and defining
alternatives. This approach increases the chances that you will choose the most
satisfying alternative possible.
Identify the decision
You realize that you need to make a decision. Try to clearly define the nature of
the decision you must make. This first step is very important.
Gather relevant information
Collect some pertinent information before you make your decision: what
information is needed, the best sources of information, and how to get it. This
step involves both internal and external “work.” Some information is internal:
you’ll seek it through a process of self-assessment. Other information is
external: you’ll find it online, in books, from other people, and from other
sources.
Identify the alternatives
As you collect information, you will probably identify several possible paths of
action, or alternatives. You can also use your imagination and additional
information to construct new alternatives. In this step, you will list all possible
and desirable alternatives.
Weigh the evidence
Draw on your information and emotions to imagine what it would be like if you
carried out each of the alternatives to the end. Evaluate whether the need
identified in Step 1 would be met or resolved through the use of each
alternative. As you go through this difficult internal process, you’ll begin to
favor certain alternatives: those that seem to have a higher potential for
reaching your goal. Finally, place the alternatives in a priority order, based upon
your own value system.
Choose among alternatives
Once you have weighed all the evidence, you are ready to select the alternative
that seems to be best one for you. You may even choose a combination of
alternatives. Your choice in Step 5 may very likely be the same or similar to the
alternative you placed at the top of your list at the end of Step 4.
Take action
You’re now ready to take some positive action by beginning to implement the
alternative you chose in Step 5.
Review your decision & its consequences
In this final step, consider the results of your decision and evaluate whether or
not it has resolved the need you identified in Step 1. If the decision has not met
the identified need, you may want to repeat certain steps of the process to
make a new decision. For example, you might want to gather more detailed or
somewhat different information or explore additional alternatives.
Effective decision making in organizations involves:
- Clear communication
- Collaboration and involvement of relevant stakeholders
- Use of data and analytics
- Consideration of diverse perspectives
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Continuous learning and improvement
Decision making is a vital aspect of organizational leadership, influencing
strategy, operations, and ultimately, the success of the organization.

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