Making Organizational Business Decisions$-$Part $1$

The process of making decisions plays a crucial role in communication and leadership for operational, managerial, and strategic projects. The structure of a typical organization is similar to a pyramid, and the different levels require different types of information to assist in decision making, problem solving, and opportunity capturing.

The goal of this activity is for you to identify the types of decisions made at each level of an organization.

Instructions: For each item listed below, select the type of decision the item represents.

Arises in situations in which established processes offer potential solutions

Occurs at the strateaic level

Occurs in situations in which a few establistined processes help to evaluate potential solutions but not enough to lead to a definite recommended decision

Occurs at the operational level

Occurs at the managerial level

Occurs in situations in which no procedures or rules exist to guide decision makers toward the correct choice