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What are the most important factors that negatively affect decision-making?

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Question ajoutée par Nadjib RABAHI , Freelancer , My own account
Date de publication: 2017/06/16
Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani
par Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani , Snr. HR & Finance Officer , Sarri Zawetta Company

Thanks

  • Bad decision maker.
  • Bad Manager - Leader.
  • Not enough information - details.
  • Hurrying to make a decision.
  • Not useful multiple sources of information.
  • False information.

Celeste Ann Mascarenhas
par Celeste Ann Mascarenhas , Health Care Assistant, Level 3 Nursing , Carlton Court Care Home

Decision making is a key element of the success of a business, and dealing with the positive and negative effects is a matter of necessity. It is important to understand that decision making is not a one-time event, but a collaborative process that is intended to bring multiple perspectives to the table for open discussion. A decision made in isolation has a high probability of being misguided and too narrow in scope.

The Delicate Balance

Because there is a process involved in decision making, other members of the organization at various levels need to be active participants; otherwise a series of negative effects could result. Decision making causes a ripple effect. If a questionable decision is made, especially without the input of others in the organization, then it will go through the departments, and trickle down to the customers.

Conversely, a good decision as a result of collaboration will have positive influence over members of the company. Exclusion of a group or department leads to demoralized managers, and could contribute to loss of control. Employees will also begin to wonder how much control they have over their jobs and about their worth, resulting in decreased company morale.

Likewise, inclusion of departmental managers will provide the opportunity to give feedback and have a voice in the process. The total process will have a far better end result that will positively influence everyone involved.

A View from Above

The one common element that runs through either a positive or negative effect of decision making is taking a bird’s eye view of the problem at hand. Think of every department as a branch on a tree, and how customers look at it. Do they see a branch or the whole tree? This is the same perspective management needs to have when considering the effect of every action.

Although it is true there will be a few departments that will have a greater role in the decision making process, the overall perspective of from the outside is that of the entire tree. Generally, there is little concern by the average viewer of the inner workings of that tree.

Whereas the tree-perspective provides us with a helpful analogy of big-picture viewing, the ripple effects caused by decision making (including indecision) need to be seen as an ocean wave. Once the momentum begins, it is difficult to stop it. When involving different departments to collaborate, there are a number of views on how the decision is affecting everyone, and any problems can be dealt with the same way the process was conducted – collaboratively.

The ripple effect can be seen as a way to manage potential long term effects either for the benefit of the organization or to minimize and mitigate further negative impacts including risks. Either way, understanding the effects of a decision is the first step toward making the best one.

boualem larbi
par boualem larbi , مراقب , الديوان الوطني للاحصائيات

Hi Lack of Business Manager experience There is no need for this decision Weakness and weakness of the analysis data of the decision environment Lack of knowledge of the full range of options available for decision making Do not choose the best solution to make a decision Incompatibility of the established reality compared to the optimal decision Lack of control in decision-making and feedback

Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD)
par Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD) , University Lecturer, Freelancer Consultant and Trainer for Int'l Business & Banking TF. , FreeLancer

Thanks for invitation,

In Avery precise wording the following factors are negatively affect decision- making process:

(Subtracted from the Harvard Business Review)

1- Laziness.

2- Not anticipating unexpected events.

3- Indecisiveness.

4- Remaining locked in the past.

5- Having no strategic alignment.

6- Over dependence.

7- Isolation.

8- Lack of technical depth.

9- Failure to communicate the "what,,when,where,and how associated" with the decisions.

Ayodele Ebenezer
par Ayodele Ebenezer , Automotive Mechanical and Electrical installation , Visionscap environmental utility group

Not gotting right information from a good source.                                                                     Following wrong advise from third party like           friends.                                                                                                                             False information without thorough investigation.                                                                        Non paying attention to details.                                                                                        

Nitin  Pandey
par Nitin Pandey , Quality Manager , JST-Transformers India Pvt. Ltd

Decisions based upon some bias are bad. Non involvement of responsible employees involved in the particular task. Lack of expertise in that domain. Decisions taken in hurry. Decisions taken to realise some bad intentions. Inadequate/false information on the subject Bad delegation

Rommel Alvarez
par Rommel Alvarez , RESEARCHER / FACILITATOR / DATA GATHERER , BISDAK PRIDE INCORPORATED

It's about an attitude that easily gives up or discouraged when things go beyond what is expected to happen. So, a person must possess a positive attitude towards works whatever problems or struggles may encounter. Focus is most important.

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