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Effective Decision Making

Decision making is a course of action by an

individual to attain certain objectives

based on his or her judgement of the

situation

DASSAE METHORD

• Define the problem• Analyze the problem• Search alternate solutions• Select the best• Act• Evaluate

Implement the solution

Develop an action plan

Determine objectives

Identify needed resources

Build a plan

Implement the plan.

Attributes of an Effective Decision Maker

• Knowledge• Initiative• Advice-seeking• Selectivity• Comprehensiveness• Flexibility• Good Judgment• Calculated risk-taking• Self –knowledge.

Factors Effecting EDM

Political

Safety

Financial

EthicalEnvironment

al.

Do’s• Place the law and principle above

private gain• Act impartially• Protect and conserve agency

property• Put forth honest effort.

Dont’s• Don’t use position for private gain• Don’t exceed your authority• Avoid even the appearance of

ethical violations.

Ethical Decision Making