Decision MakingMrs. Nations

Introduction to Business and Technology

The Marshmallow Test

What is the PROBLEM?Decide what the problem is?

Before you can make a decision you have to know what the problem is!

Think about the ALTERNATIVESAfter you have established what

the problem is, you can brainstorm for alternatives It is good to have 2-3 alternatives for

each problem when completing the decision making process

List the pros and cons of the alternatives

Select a Solution for ProblemEvaluate the Alternatives

Consider all pros and cons

What alternative best fits the problem Stand strong in your decision and be

confident that it is the right thing to do!

Type of Decision Making Group Decision Making

Made up of more then one person effected by the problem

Individual Decision Making One person effected by problem OR One person selected to fix a problem

Management Member, Administrator, etc.

Assets of Group Decision Making Groups can accumulate more knowledge

and facts Groups have a broader perspective and

consider more alternative solutions Individuals who participate in decisions are

satisfies with the decision and are more likely to support it.

Group decisions making processes serve an important communication function.