Week Three: Decision Making Details Objectives 3.1 Describe tools and/or techniques used in decision making. 3.2 Examine decision-making models and influences. 3.3 Apply a decision-making technique to a situation. Readings Read Ch. 14 of Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life. Read Ch. 1–3 of Smart Things to Know About Decision Making. Read Ch. 4, 12–26 of Decide & Conquer: Make Winning Decisions and Take Control of Your Life. Read this week’s Electronic
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Decisions in Paradise Part 1 Latoya Glover MGT/350 July 11, 2011 Dale Hetrick Decisions in Paradise Part 1 The writer will assume the role of Nik in regard to the decision in Paradise Business scenario. The scenario case will allow the writer to develop the preliminary consideration of the organization as the said organization to establish a greater presence on Kava. The writer will be able to do this task by defining the issues that appears in the business scenario. The writer will also
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Decisions in Paradise Kava Karen Brown MGT/350 August 16, 2010 University of Phoenix Abstract What is paradise, some people would view it as a place with beautiful white beaches, gentle cool breeze, blue water and gorgeous palm trees. A peaceful home away from home destination, but that is not the case on the island called Kava. It is currently having difficulty with disasters in the country. The Healthcare Management Company which I will be employed with has to see what role it will play
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Decisions in Paradise AJ Farwell March 19, 2012 MGT/350 Barry Haigh Decisions in Paradise Establishing more of a presence in the community on the island of Kava is a three-pronged approach. The company wants to increase their presence on the island and the government of the island is hoping that we will establish more of a presence in the business community so that others might learn and take example from the success of our company. The founder of our company believes that we should give as much
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Decisions in Paradise Decisions in Paradise “Kava is a significant island in the south pacific. More than 50% of the population is under the age of 15. Kava consists of an ethnic mix of indigenous South Pacific tribes which, consist of Asian, French, and Spanish but has had a significant increase of Americans after World War II” (Business Scenario) The economy in Kava consists of “petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing, and natural gas” (Business
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Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Shauny MGT/350 April 01, 2012 Instructor Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Nik recently received his college degree and successfully landed a job with Hewlett-Packard (HP), a multinational information technology Corporation. The organization markets to governments, consumers, businesses, and schools worldwide. Hewlett-Packard strategy is to bring the depth, breadth, advantages, competitiveness, and innovation of the company portfolio to consumers in every country
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Business Scenario Vikki Matamoros MGT/350 Critical Thinking February 14, 2011 Ken Rath Business Scenario Expanding operations into a foreign country requires careful planning and key decision making. Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates wants to extend the medical services it provides to the country of Kava. Facing natural disasters and other health concerns the doctors see an opportunity to open a clinic to aid Kava. This company will have to address several issues and obstacles before
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Decision In Paradise Emmanuel Brew Riverson MGT 350 Critical Thinking: Strategies In Decision Making Kevin McPhee May 5,2012 Decisions in Paradise – Part II Most business decisions are taken by senior executives based on assessments that will determine in advance what will happen if the business takes the expected direction. Financial tools (i.e. cost benefit analysis) are truly helpful during the decision-making process; however, they should never be confused with the decision as the outcome
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Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Chelsea Robinson MGT 350 - Critical Thinking June 20, 2011 Bruce Betts Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Kava, a small island country in the South Pacific¸ has been plagued with disastrous circumstances that have brought about one disaster after another. Kava is a country that is in dire need of some help and aid in the situation of getting the country cleaned up and on its way to recovery. The job of the director of strategic planning is to see what the Macy’s,
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Mgt 350 Week 3 Decisions in Paradise, Part I Decisions in Paradise I am Nik and I work at Becton Dickinson (BD). I just graduated from college with my degree and I am really happy I landed a job in a solid organization. During the first week at BD, I received the overview of the company along with HR procedures, organizational processes, an overview of Kava, and flight arrangements. The second week I will fly to Kava and no one could tell me what I would be doing there. I will work with
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