Making Decisions
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Synopsis
As a manager, you make countless decisions every day. Some are straightforward, such as assigning a team member to a project. Others are far more complex, such as determining how to handle an underperforming product line. How can you boost the odds of making the best decisions for your organization? Treat decision-making as a process.
This volume reveals key strategies for handling each step in the process. You'll find out how to:
• Generate a diverse set of alternative courses of action for the decision at hand
• Assess the feasibility, risks, and ethical implications of each alternative
• Select the best course of action
• Communicate your decision and carry it out