Decision making refers to making choices among alternative courses of action—which may also include inaction. (Anonymous, 2015) There are several components to take into consideration when someone is trying to make important decisions. Because many decisions involve an ethical component, one of the most important considerations in management is whether the decision you are making as an employee or manager are ethical. (Anonymous, 2015) Decision making should be done in a reasonable amount of to show Making sure the decision is ethical, legal and within organization’s guidelines are some of the things which should be considered to help make a successful decision.   Even using the components listed does not guarantee a successful decision but it gives the basic groundwork to get successful results. Unsuccessful decisions are usually always make by managers or employees who make a quick judgement and do not properly research the situation in advance. Of all the components of decision making, I feel that making sure the decision is ethical is the most important. Regardless of the end result of the decision made, a person should want to feel that they made the decision with the best intentions for everyone involved. An employee or manager must realize that they will have to live with the decision they make, regardless of the outcome.

Anonymous. (2015). Management Principles. Retrieved from https://courses.candelalearning.com/principlesmanagement1x1

The rational decision-making model describes a series of steps that decision makers should consider if their goal is to maximize the quality of their outcomes.  (Anonymous, 2015)  Once you have thought about the situation and the possible results, you are more equipped to handle the decision you are considering.  Making sure your decision is ethical is always an important step in making decisions.  Even though there are times when you do not have total control over the end result, if you have make your decision with the consideration of all the people involved, you will be able t deal with the outcome, whether it is positive or negative.   Keeping in mind the fact that you and your colleagues will have to live with the outcome of your decision will help you to become more conscience of your final decision and course of action. 

Anonymous. (2015). Management Principles. Retrieved from https://courses.candelalearning.com/principlesmanagement1x1

Mrs Williams,

Decision making in any organization is crucial to its success and well-being as an organization. Decision making is a decision that will be made for a desired outcome on the decision that was made. You are very right that a decision takes a skill and not luck. Having the correct skills will allow you to be more precise of the decision on hand that’s needed to be decided on in the organization. One of the most important sentences that I read in your discussion was how you allow other members to respond and give feedback on the decision that was made. (Anonymous 2015)