OPEARATIONS MANAG.REV CUSTOM 2017
OPEARATIONS MANAG.REV CUSTOM 2017
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Introduction:

To identify: The six steps of the decision process.

Introduction:

Decision process:

Managers are those who make the critical decisions in an organization. These are managers who must clearly know what decisions to make and what decision-making tools to use.

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Six steps of the decision process:

The six steps of the decision process are as follows:

  • The problem must be clearly defined with all the influences that affect the problem.
  • Specific and measurable objectives must be developed.
  • A model of the problem must be developed.
  • The possible alternative solutions for the problem must be created.
  • The best alternative must be decided.
  • The alternative will be implemented.

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