Decisions may be of different types. Some of the important types of managerial decisions are explained as follows:- 1. Programmed and Non-Programmed Decisions 2. Major and Minor Decisions 3. Routine and Strategic Decisions 4. Organizational and Personal Decisions 5. Individual and Group Decisions 6. Policy and Operation Decisions and 7. Long-Term Departmental and Non-Economic Decisions. Type # 1. Programmed and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction and Definition of Decision Making 2. Importance of Decision Making 3. Decision Making and Problem Solving 4. Theories 5. Techniques 6. Scientific Approach 7. Guidelines. Introduction and Definition of Decision Making: A decision is the conclusion of a process by which one chooses between two or more available alternative courses [...]
Decision making has following distinct phases:- 1. Defining the Problem 2. Analysing the Problem 3. Developing Alternative Solutions 4. Deciding upon the Best Solution 5. Making the Decision Effective 6. Implementing and Verifying the Decision. Step # 1. Defining the Problem: Management may see a clash of personalities; the real problem may well be poor organization structure. Management may see [...]