There are many different techniques and tools that leaders and managers can use to make decisions. Two tools that leaders and managers use in my company to help them make decisions are the rational model and the incremental model:
The incremental model of decision making is used when managers are concerned with finding a short-term solution to a problem than making a decision that will facilitate the attainment of goals in the long-term. For example, can we rob product that we are supposed to ship to Peter to pay Paul. In a manufacturing environment, when you come up short on your orders, you need to make a decision that satisfies the needs of the customer short term.
When using the rational model, managers engage in a decision-making process which is totally rational. They have all the relevant information needed to make decisions. They are also aware of different possible alternatives, outcomes and ramifications, and hence make rational …show more content…
Here are some rules leaders and mangers can use to help ensure appropriate ethical considerations are part of the decisions being made in the organization:
• Compliance - Does it conform to the company's values and code of ethics? Does it meet (should exceed) legal requirements?
• Promote good and reduce harm - What solution will be good to the most people while minimizing any possible harm?
• Responsibility - What alternative provides the most responsible response? Does the solution ensure meeting our duties as a good corporate citizen?
• Respects and preserves rights - Does the option negatively impact an individual's or organization's rights?
• Promotes trust - Does the solution lead to honest and open communication? Is it truthful? Is there full disclosure?
• Builds reputation - Would a headline of your decision generate pride or shame? Does your solution add to or detract with the identity you want for the
The incremental model of decision making is used when managers are concerned with finding a short-term solution to a problem than making a decision that will facilitate the attainment of goals in the long-term. For example, can we rob product that we are supposed to ship to Peter to pay Paul. In a manufacturing environment, when you come up short on your orders, you need to make a decision that satisfies the needs of the customer short term.
When using the rational model, managers engage in a decision-making process which is totally rational. They have all the relevant information needed to make decisions. They are also aware of different possible alternatives, outcomes and ramifications, and hence make rational …show more content…
Here are some rules leaders and mangers can use to help ensure appropriate ethical considerations are part of the decisions being made in the organization:
• Compliance - Does it conform to the company's values and code of ethics? Does it meet (should exceed) legal requirements?
• Promote good and reduce harm - What solution will be good to the most people while minimizing any possible harm?
• Responsibility - What alternative provides the most responsible response? Does the solution ensure meeting our duties as a good corporate citizen?
• Respects and preserves rights - Does the option negatively impact an individual's or organization's rights?
• Promotes trust - Does the solution lead to honest and open communication? Is it truthful? Is there full disclosure?
• Builds reputation - Would a headline of your decision generate pride or shame? Does your solution add to or detract with the identity you want for the