"In psychology, decision-making is regarded as the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options."
The ability to choose the most appropriate solution based on the evaluation of all the options.
Defining the problem: Understanding the problem and defining it in a clear, concise and specific manner.
Information gathering: Gathering relevant information about the problem, analyzing it and breaking it down into manageable pieces.
Creativity: Generating and exploring multiple possible solutions to the problem.
Decision-making: Evaluating and choosing the best solution from the alternatives generated.
Prioritization: Prioritizing the most important factors to consider in the decision-making process.
Risk analysis: Considering the potential risks associated with each alternative.
Resource management: Assessing the resources required for each alternative.
Evaluation: Assessing the success of the chosen solution against the problem-solving objectives.
Reflection: Reflecting on the problem-solving process to identify opportunities for improvement in future problem-solving activities.
Communication: Communicating the chosen solution effectively and efficiently to all relevant stakeholders.
Critical thinking: Analyzing and evaluating information in a systematic and objective manner.
Collaboration: Working with others to generate and evaluate potential solutions.
Strategic thinking: Developing strategies to achieve the objectives of problem solving.
Time management: Identifying and prioritizing tasks to avoid wasting time.
Negotiation: Resolving disagreements and conflicts to reach consensus on the best solution.
Emotional intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions for effective decision-making.
Ethics: Considering ethical and moral values in the decision-making process.
Motivation: Staying motivated and focused on the problem-solving process.
Goal setting: Developing clear and measurable objectives to achieve successful outcomes.
Adaptability: Responding effectively to changing circumstances and adapting to new situations.
Brainstorming: A group of people come together to share ideas and generate possible solutions for a problem.
SWOT Analysis: A structured approach to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a problem, which helps in selecting the best solution.
Trial and Error: Trying out different solutions and learning from failures to eventually find the best solution.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Analyzing the costs and benefits of each potential solution to determine which one provides the most value.
Decision Matrix: Creating a matrix of criteria and ranking potential solutions against each criterion to select the best one.
Root cause analysis: Identifying the fundamental cause of the problem and designing a solution to address it.
Mind Mapping: Creating a visual representation of different solutions to better understand their relationship and impact on the problem.
Flowcharting: Using flowcharts to visualize decision-making processes and identify the best solution based on the flow.
Pareto Analysis: Identifying the root cause of a problem by using the 80/20 rule, i.e., determining the top 20% of problems that contribute to 80% of the problem.
Fishbone Diagram: Using a diagram to identify the root cause of a problem by mapping out potential causes and their relationships.
Six Sigma: A data-driven approach to problem-solving that involves identifying and eliminating defects in a process.
DMAIC: Defining, Measuring, Analyzing, Improving, and Controlling is a problem-solving model Lean Six Sigma uses to identify and reduce variability in a process.
"Decision-making (also spelled decision making and decisionmaking)"
"It could be either rational or irrational."
"The decision-making process is a reasoning process based on assumptions of values, preferences, and beliefs of the decision-maker."
"Every decision-making process produces a final choice."
"The final choice may or may not prompt action."
"Research about decision-making is also published under the label problem solving."
"Particularly in European psychological research."
"A final choice"
"Several possible alternative options."
"It could be either rational or irrational."
"Assumptions of values, preferences, and beliefs of the decision-maker."
"Decision making and decisionmaking."
"The final choice may or may not prompt action."
"Research about decision-making is also published under the label problem solving."
"Particularly in European psychological research."
"The selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options."
"A reasoning process."
"Assumptions of values, preferences, and beliefs of the decision-maker."
"The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options."