<p>Created as an introductory academic text on the subject of decision-making and problem solving in management, the book is also of real and practical value to those persons on the job in front-line and intermediate supervisory positions. Most of the tools discussed in this book require no computer or math skills above the high school level...which distinguishes the book from its competition. This book describes and advocates a "Back to Basics" approach to decision-making and problem solving which is appropriate for all but upper level managers in large organizations." The following elements are employed in discussing each TOOL: a.) Overview -- discusses where and when the tool should be used; b.) Knowledge or Input Required -- what type of data must be collected, etc.; c.) Results or Data Output -- how the data is displayed and reported; d.) Step by Step Instructions; e.) Examples --which help to illustrate the steps described</p>

Decision Making and Problem Solving in Management: Tools and Techniques for Managers and Teams

Business & Money

Robert H. Vaughn

Management & Leadership

Crown Custom Publishing

<p>With its light touch and easy-to-follow style, this book can be used for training classes, as a reference for the practicing manager, or as a supplement to college-level supervision or principles of management courses. The book begins with a careful conceptual look at how decisions are made and problems are solved. Using a very practical focus, the first seven chapters introduce and support such topics as how to tap into your creativity to develop more options in problem solving, how to better analyze those alternatives, and how decision making is influenced by organizational, group and individual factors. There s also a chapter to help you design proposals to get your decisions implemented. The last four chapters provide over two dozen easy to use tools with specific, step-by-step directions and examples. Decision Making and Problem Solving in Management will become a well used addition to your desktop reference library.</p>

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