DECISION

MAKING

The
thoughtprocessof
selecting
choicefrom the availableoptions.

alogical

When
trying
to
make
a
gooddecision,
apersonmustweightthe positives and negatives
of each option, and consider all the alternatives.
Foreffectivedecision making, a person must
beabletoforecastthe outcome of each option as
well, and based on all theseitems, determine
which option is the best for that particular
situation.

STEPS OF DECISION MAKING

PROCESS

STEP 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE

DECISION
In this step, the problem is thoroughly analyzed. There are a couple
of questions one should ask when it comes to identifying the purpose
of the decision.
STEP 2: INFORMATION GATHERING
In the process of solving the problem, you will have to gather as
much as information related to the factors and stakeholders involved
in the problem. For the process of information gathering, tools such
as 'Check Sheets' can be effectively used.
STEP 3: PRINCIPLES FOR JUDGING THE ALTERNATIVES
In this step, the baseline criteria for judging the alternatives should
be set up. When it comes to defining the criteria, organizational goals
as well as the corporate culture should be taken into consideration.
STEP 4: BRAINSTORM AND ANALYZED THE DIFFERENT
CHOICES
For this step, brainstorming to list down all the ideas is the best
option. Before the idea generation step, it is vital to understand the
causes of the problem and prioritization of causes.

STEP 5: EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES

Use your judgment principles and decision-making criteria to evaluate
each alternative. In this step, experience and effectiveness of the
judgment principles come into play. You need to compare each
alternative for their positives and negatives
STEP 6: SELECT THE BEST ALTERNATIVE
Once you go through from Step 1 to Step 5, this step is easy. In
addition, the selection of the best alternative is an informed decision
since you have already followed a methodology to derive and select the
best alternative.
STEP 7: EXECUTE THE DECISION
Convert your decision into a plan or a sequence of activities. Execute
your plan by yourself or with the help of subordinates.
STEP 8: EVALUATE THE RESULTS
Evaluate the outcome of your decision. See whether there is anything
you should learn and then correct in future decision making. This is
one of the best practices that will improve your decision-making skills.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS WITHIN

THE ORGANIZATION
The way an organization should respond to
external environment refers to organization
ethics. Organization ethics includes various
guidelines and principles which decide the
way individuals should behave at the
workplace.
It also refers to the code of conduct of the
individuals
working
in
a
particular
organization

BASIC ETHICAL ELEMENTS

e at least four elements that aim to create an ethical

and behavior of employees within an organization.
ements are:

ten code of ethics and standards (ethical code)

trainingfor executives, managers, and employees

ailability of ethical situational advice (i.e. advice lines

s)

ential reporting systems

RESPECT:
As an entrepreneur
building a business, you
need to respect yourself
and surround yourself with
people you can respect.
Remember, strong respect
doesn't mean you can fly on
auto-pilot. While you can
assume your people will do
their job as well as they
can, they do need coaching,
training and direction, but
respect and trust make it
easier for you to avoid
micro-managing them.

HONOR

Good people are a fundamental

part of good ethics. They are also
great ambassadors for doing
things right. Give special
attention to strong performers and
people who exemplify the spirit of
your organization. Most companies
recognize top achievers and
producers. Go beyond quotas and
sales figures. Point out, and show
your gratitude to the people who
exhibit exemplary behavior, and
who have made sacrifices on your
behalf. These are people who have
helped you be successful, and you
need to acknowledge and honor
their contributions publicly, as
well as privately.

RISK-TAKING:
Great companies attract
employees who are willing
to take risks, and they
encourage, support and
reward them for taking
calculated risks. When the
risks pay off, they share
the rewards with those
who produced. When the
risks do not pay off, they
take the time to analyze
what went wrong, and
learn what to do better
next time.

PASSION:

Great organizations are

comprised of people who have
a passion for what they are
doing. These are people who
are working for you for the
thrill and challenge, not
merely putting in time to
collect a pay-check. They are
excited, driven, and believe
that their work and efforts
can make a difference.

TIME MANAGEMENT IN THE

ORGANIZATION
Time managementis the
act or process
ofplaningand exercising
conscious control over the
amount of time spent on
specific activities,
especially to
increaseeffectiveness,ef
ciencyorproductivity.

STEP ONE:IDENTIFY UP TO FIVE

THINGSNO MORETHAT YOU
WANT TO FOCUS ON FOR THE YEAR

STEP TWO:ONCE YOUVE CREATED

YOUR OWN SIX-BOX TO-DO LIST, HELP
EACH OF YOUR DIRECT REPORTS
CREATE HIS OR HERS

STEP THREE:USE THESE TO-DO LISTS TO

MANAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES MORE CLOSELY,
WITHOUT MICROMANAGING