Importance of Decision Making
Importance of Decision Making
Importance of Decision Making
OF DECISION
MAKING
By: Rikka Janine Gabutan - Felisilda
Definition
Decision making is a process of selecting the
best among the different alternatives.
It is the act making choices.
- Before making decisions all alternatives should
be evaluated from which advantages and
disadvantages are known.
- It helps to make the best decisions
According to Stephen Robbins, “decision making is defines
as the selection of a preferred course of action from two or
more alternatives.”
Importance – decision making
1. Implementation of managerial
function
Without decision making different managerial
function such as planning, organizing, directing,
controlling, staffing can’t be conducted.
Therefore, we can say that decision is important
element to implement the managerial function
2. Pervasiveness of decision
making
The decision is made in all managerial activities
and in all functions of the organization. It must
be taken by all staff. Without decision making
any kinds of function is not possible. So it is
inescapable.
3. Evaluation of managerial
performance
Decisions can evaluate managerial performance.
When decision is correct it is understood that
the manager is qualified, able and efficient. When
the decision is wrong, it is understood that the
manager is disqualified. So decision making
evaluates the managerial performance
4. Helpful in planning and policies
Any policy or plan is established through
decision making. Without decision making, no
plans and policies are performed. In the process
of making plans, appropriate decision must be
made from many alternatives.
5. Selecting the best alternatives
Decision making is the process of selecting the
best alternatives. It is necessary in every
organization because there are many
alternatives. So decision makers evaluate
various advantages and disadvantages of every
alternative and select the best alternatives.
6. Successful operation of business
Everyindividual, departments and organization
makes the decisions. In this competitive world;
organization can exist when the correct and
appropriate decisions are made. Therefore,
correct decisions help in successful operation of
business.