Decision-Making Model Analysis
Decision-Making Model Analysis
MGT/350
Decision-Making Model Analysis In his book, Experience and Education, John Dewey, a United States philosopher and teacher, defined the nature of reflective thought as "active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusion to which it tends" (1938, p.9). Critical thinking includes the evaluation of the value, correctness, or validity of diverse proposals, leading to an acceptable and supportable decision or course of action This paper analyzes a model for decision-making and how this model reflects the methods used in a recent job-related decision made by this writer. In addition, this paper discusses how critical thinking affected this job-related decision (Dewey, 1938). Models for decision-making vary in nature from simple to complex. The model this writer chose to demonstrate a recent job decision is simplistic but effective. Decision-making models need not be elaborate but should be effective and the model should include the criteria necessary for informed and intelligent decisions. Moreover, critical thinking is at the heart of decision-making. Without thinking through a situation critically before coming to a decision, one might as well close their eyes and point to a list of options to make a choice. According to the University of Phoenix text for the course Management 350, "Surveys indicate that fewer than half of today 's college graduates can expect to be working in their major field of study within five years of graduation. This statistic speaks volumes about changing workplace realities. Increasingly, employers are looking not for employees with highly specialized career skills, since such skills can usually best be learned on the job, but for workers with good thinking and communication skills quick learners who can solve problems, think creatively, gather and analyze information, draw
MGT/350
Decision-Making Model Analysis In his book, Experience and Education, John Dewey, a United States philosopher and teacher, defined the nature of reflective thought as "active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusion to which it tends" (1938, p.9). Critical thinking includes the evaluation of the value, correctness, or validity of diverse proposals, leading to an acceptable and supportable decision or course of action This paper analyzes a model for decision-making and how this model reflects the methods used in a recent job-related decision made by this writer. In addition, this paper discusses how critical thinking affected this job-related decision (Dewey, 1938). Models for decision-making vary in nature from simple to complex. The model this writer chose to demonstrate a recent job decision is simplistic but effective. Decision-making models need not be elaborate but should be effective and the model should include the criteria necessary for informed and intelligent decisions. Moreover, critical thinking is at the heart of decision-making. Without thinking through a situation critically before coming to a decision, one might as well close their eyes and point to a list of options to make a choice. According to the University of Phoenix text for the course Management 350, "Surveys indicate that fewer than half of today 's college graduates can expect to be working in their major field of study within five years of graduation. This statistic speaks volumes about changing workplace realities. Increasingly, employers are looking not for employees with highly specialized career skills, since such skills can usually best be learned on the job, but for workers with good thinking and communication skills quick learners who can solve problems, think creatively, gather and analyze information, draw
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