Assignment task: Solve this assignment based on the role of decision making in the management function, barriers that could impact management decision-making, and the six-step process for business decision-making.
In order to gain insight into the management strategy related to management decision-making, you will assume a management role at Align Technology. View their website including their about section, and respond to the following questions:
Question 1- Enter the Find a Job section and type "management" in the "Keywords" search box. Next, select a management-related job posting, review the qualifications, skills, and experience required and assume that you were hired for the position. Characterize the role of decision making in the management function by addressing the following:
a- Differentiate between a reflective system and a reactive system for decision-making. Next, provide an example of a decision based on each system that could occur in your management role.
b- Describe the role of emotions in management decision-making and provide an example of each of the following:
i Self-Awareness
ii Self-Regulation
iii Social Skills
iv Empathy
c- Differentiate between a programmed and a non programmed decision. Next, provide an example of each type that could occur in your management role.
Question 2- Describe barriers which could impact management decision-making by addressing the following:
a -Bounded Rationality: define this concept and provide an example of how this barrier could impact your decision-making in your management role.
b -Escalation of Commitment: define this concept and provide an example of how this barrier could impact your decision-making in your management role.
c- Personal Biases: define this concept and provide an example of how this barrier could impact your decision-making in your management role.
d -Conflict: define this term and provide an example of how this barrier could impact your decision-making in your management role.
Question 3- Apply the six-step process for business decision-making by addressing the following:
a Based on your review of the Align Technology website and job posting requirements, provide an example of a situation that could occur in your role as a manager that would require a decision.
b Next, describe what would occur for each of the six steps of the decision-making process related to the situation identified in the previous requirement.