Decisions in Paradise - Part 2

Abstract

The sole purpose of the document is to apply decision-making techniques to gather options/solutions to a particular problem. The company Computer Depot hired Nik to travel to Kava Island to assist with the critical thinking process of the decision process. Nik interacted with the citizens and government constituents of Kava to determine the root causes of the ongoing issues within the community. As the root causes are revealed, the processes or steps implemented are analyzed to ensure the current decision-making technique is adequate. In addition, Nik discovered the elements or influences contributed to the final proposal.

Decisions in Paradise, Part Two

Computer Depot essential goal is to build a positive reputation in Kava Island while increasing the company's profitability. The shareholders consider several options to accomplish the initial goal; however, the best solution is to assist Kava Island with restoring the living conditions and implementing a plan to address the HIV/AIDs epidemic. As the company identifies the goal, the next step is to recognize a decision-making technique along with analyzing the specific steps sufficient to implement the plan.

Decision-Making Technique

Establishing a successful decision-making technique is imperative to identify the root cause of the problem and identify why Kava is unable to flourish economically. "It is not a good idea to start the decision-making process to solve a problem if you are unaware of what is causing the problem" (Langdon, 2001, p. 1). Problems remain unresolved because of the lack of information and knowledge. Active questioning and active listening is essential to the identification process in addition to recording the information for further analysis. Creating a cause and effect diagram is an option to identifying a problem. The diagram "gives a structure to a brainstorm using the four M's plus one E as headings to identify possible causes" (Langdon, 2001, p. 6). When multiple causes affect a particular problem evaluating each possible cause against the information or evidence gathered is a key process to validate the facts. Below are the principles of decision-making:

1. Identify the issues

2. Discover alternative options to solve a problem for a given criteria

3. Not all criteria are important in deciding an appropriate solution

4. Consider all angles (cause and effect) of the decision

5. Analyze (test) the choice with an alternative option

6. Implement steps/processes to ensure the outcome of decision is successful

Analysis of Specific Steps

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