Begin this paper by identifying an organizational problem/dilemma that an organization
that you are familiar with is facing. Provide a concise explanation of why it is a problem
and what will happen if nothing changes? What are the potential opportunities/benefits
of change? Following this introduction develop your paper to discuss your decision
making analysis of this problem, then you will detail your implementation plan, followed
by reflecting and evaluating the effectiveness of your decision, finally you will conclude
be examining ethical and spiritual repercussions. Within each of these areas be sure to
include examination of the following:
A) Decision-Making Analysis
Decision-making model: Identify and discuss the best suited decision-making model
that you have used to analyze the decision in order to enhance the probability of making
an effective decision. Explain why this model was selected over others? Are there any
shortcomings?
Plan for mitigating the Impact of biases on objective decision-making: What were
the main alternatives to be considered in your decision? Discuss 3-5 possible bias-
based barriers that can impede your ability to make an objective decision. Explain how
you will mitigate each of these barriers in order to make an objective decision.
Plan for promoting motivation and commitment: Discuss common tendencies in
personal framing and preference reversals that can hinder effective problem-
solving. Examine which strategies you as a leader can utilize for self-managing
motivation and emotion in decision-making. Asses strategies for escalating
commitment.
B) Decision Implementation Plan
Explain the optimal solution that has been concluded for implementing the decision.
Define each step and explicitly explain how you will apply it in order to effectively
implement your decision.
C) Evaluation
Decision Evaluation: Examine if the decision is in alignment with the organization’s
mission, vision, values and goals? If so, how? If not, why? Is there a way that
alignment can be achieved? Are the repercussions of the decision in alignment with the
organization’s brand (reputation)? D) Ethical and Spiritual Analysis
Examine Ethical Considerations: Reflect on the decision making process, evaluate
the fairness of the decision-making process. Asses the repercussions of the decision on
individuals, the organization, and society
