As part of the
decision-making process, initiating a decision is an essential step. Before we
initiate a decision, we must first consider the alternatives. Due to external
and internal constraints, every problem must have alternative solutions.
For example, if a full-time
worker wanted to lose weight but did not have enough time (external
constraint), they would have to consider the alternatives. Alternatives would
be working part-time, eating healthier, or consuming diet pills.
An efficient technique to
initiate a decision is to create a T chart for assessing alternative solutions.
When creating a T chart, one must list the advantages and disadvantages of each
alternative. As soon as the advantages and disadvantages have been prioritized,
the decision-maker must then list their foreseeable consequences to choose
which alternative best fits the goals and solves the problems (151). A good
question to ask oneself is if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Once the
best alternative has been determined, the decision-maker(s) can continue with
the process and start executing the plan.
Thank your for sharing. I really loved your blog on Initiate decision. You gave me a great understanding how initiating a decision is part of the decision making process and that it is essential to to consider all alternatives due to constraints. You gave an awesome example on a full-time worker that wanted to loose weight, and gave me a clearer understanding on what considering other options may look like. The suggestion of making a T chart I think is a good way to visualize all your alternatives when making a decision and was weighing out the advantage and disadvantages of each situation. You were very thorough in your blog and explaining initiating decisions. I thank you again for sharing and your really helped me to have a better understanding of this topic.
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