Thursday, 5 June 2014

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES OF DECISION MAKING

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES OF TRAINING METHODS FOR DECISION MAKING

Dr. Balraj Vishnoi

Introduction
Good problems solving and decision making abilities is the key to good management.
Ability to solve problem and make decisions : a) To choose between one thing and another. b) Work in or with organisations c) The quality of work depends on innovative ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Today need is to achieve measurable results through innovative techniques along with the team of subordinates. By innovative problem solver and decision maker officials will bring innovation in system.
Objectives of innovative training methods:
1 Recognise and define problems
2 Understanding how the 'system' works
3 Arrive at practical and effective solutions
4 Solve problems in a group
5 Apply problem-solving tools to everyday situations
6 Improve decision making power
7 Commit to decisions with esprit de corps and gain commitment of subordinates
8 Information need not to be complicated by maximization
9 Evaluate the outcome of the decision techniques
Emphasis to obtain the above mentioned objectives by following :
a) Series of mini lectures,
b) Practical hand-on sessions and;
c) Brainstorming sessions and group discussion and evaluation.
TARGET IN AN ORGANNIZATION :
(Illustration of cooperative )
SENIOR BUREAUCRATES eg.DDOs
MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGEMENT eg Additional registrar, joint registrar and deputy registrar
ALLIED and SUBORDINATE OFFICIALS eg. Assistant registrar and inspector etc
         
          METHODOLOGY
             1 Identifying professional modalities and sub-modalities
2 Introduction to cognitive / thinking Skills different types of 'Think Process'
3 Hindrance to effective problem solving - Perception and Expression
4 Creating the conducive work environment
5 Office culture and management style
6 Idea generation techniques
7 Devising solutions
8 Solving problem in a group
9 Problem-solving checklist
10 Case study
11 Decision Making skill
12 Steps in the process for effective decision making
13 Thinking about decisions
14 The decision cycle
15 Consulting and participating
16 Communication
17 Checking and re-evaluating
18 Questions and answers
19 Feedback is most important
20 Discussion on feedback
Process of Decision Making
A decision is a choice made between 2 or more available alternatives.
Decision making steps are following:
  1. Identify an existing problem in an organization.
  2. Make a list of possible alternatives to for solve the problem existing in an organization
  3. Select the most important alternatives.
  4. Implement the selected alternative to make decisions.
Collect the feedback to find out if the implemented alternative is solving the identified problem
Decision Making is the process of choosing the best alternative to achieve objectives.
Administrator make decisions affecting the organization daily and communicate those decisions to other organizational members.
Some decisions affect a large number of organization members, cost a great deal of money to Carry out, or have a long term effect on the organization. Such significant decisions can have a major impact, not only on the management systems itself, but on the career of the manager who makes them.
Other decisions are fairly insignificant, affecting only a small member of organization members, costing little to carry out, and producing only a short term effect on the organization.
TYPES OF DECISIONS:
PROGRAMMED DECISIONS:
Programmed decisions are routine and repetitive, and the organization typically develops specific ways to handle them. A programmed decision might involve determining how products will be arranged on the shelves of a supermarket. For this kind of routine, repetitive problem, standard arrangement decisions are typically made according to established management guidelines.
NON PROGRAMMED DECISIONS:
Non programmed decisions are typically one shot decisions that are usually less structured than programmed decision.
5 ELEMENTS OF THE DECISION SITUATION:
  1. The Decision Makers
  2. Goals to be served
  3. Relevant Alternatives
  4. Ordering of Alternatives
  5. Choice of Alternatives



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