The Tre Consequences Of Decision-Making

A decision is a judgment or a choice between alternatives (Stojkovic, Kalinich & Klofas, 2015). Decision making is vital in any position and line of work, but most imperative for those in managerial roles, especially in the field of correctional institutions (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). Decisions made can have dire consequences, that is why decision making theories are applied (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). As we know we make decisions every day, simply put we have choices, alternatives, judgements (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). Decision making theory is about discretion, using rational judgement and prediction to weigh the options and provide the best choice. Decision making theory places a focus on being aware of alternatives (substitutions) and weighing …show more content…
Directive decision makers are highly task oriented (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). This means that the decision maker is focused to complete the task (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). He/she is able to separate themselves from distractions and be strictly concentrated on the task assigned. Analytical decision making style asks for time and they show investment in making a decision (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). This allows an individual to thoroughly think through, gather as much information as possible, consider all options and then make a decision (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). Conceptual decision making is that it considers several options and future possibilities (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). This means that for every option, the decision maker would know the future result and possibilities of that option (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). The behaviour decision making style is that it is interactive and is open to discussions (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). Being open to discussions allows different perspectives to enter the situation (Stojkovic, et al, 2015). If the decision maker is having trouble making a decision, having different perspectives of others can help to make a decision (Stojkovic, et al, …show more content…
The garbage can theory is an analogy used by Cohen, March & Olsen (1972) to help describe the model of decision making (Keohane, 2002). The garbage can theory “serves as a can full of ready-made solutions for the purpose of finding answers to these solutions” (Keohane, 2002). However, the black law theory was created in 1976 to help police officer make decisions about Canadian youth offenders (Schulenberg, 2010). It is one of the least severe sanction that police officers use when juvenile delinquents are in trouble. The black law theory gives other options to police officers instead of placing the delinquent in custody (Schulenberg,