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Rational Decision Making

Rational Decision Making

The Model Defined

The Rational Decision Making Model was developed by Dr. Stephen P. Robbins of San Diego State University. This model, used largely in studies of organizational behavior, provides a sequential system for making decisions to be used by managers and groups in organizations and businesses. The seven steps of the model include:

1) Define the problem

In Robbins' model, the first step is to take the time to truly define the problem. It isn't sufficient to just observe and record the side effects or symptoms of a situation.

2) Generate all possible solutions

Brainstorm all the ways the problem could be solved.

3) Generate objective assessment criteria (weight the criteria)

This step requires the group to evaluate what outcomes would likely occur with each proposed solution. The group also has to decide what objective measures will be placed on factors like cost, time to implement, ease of implementation, or other......


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