You might be deciding if the job offer you received yesterday is the right move for you, wrestling with whether to give your employee a low performance rating, debating with your partner whether to confiscate the smartphone from your child, or giving up on your...
In engineering design or decision making problems, a large number of feasible solutions are available and to choose the solution which is the best one from this set, we need to concentrate on the uncertainty associated with the variables that lead to the optimal solution....
As a curious child, I was always fascinated with one of our key, fundamental living skills: decision making. Growing up, I became more attentive in the way in which our society functions and fundamentally of how our thought process functions. What influences our thought process?...
Decision making can be defined as choosing a particular option from multiple alternatives, and it is often carried out in order to maximize certain desirable quantity, such as reward or utility. Decision making is one of the fundamental cognitive processes of human beings that is...
Everybody has either experienced an event or made an important decision that will affect their life positively. One critical decision that I made that has, and will impact me for the rest of my life came in early 2016, when I was fifteen years old....
The decisions a person makes today will affect tomorrow, for a choice is always accompanied by a consequence. Every day is another chance to try to alter the outcome of the next day based off of the choices a person might possibly make today. Most people may...
Graham Brown had taught us that ‘Life is about choices, some we regret, some were proud of, some will haunt us forever’. We all make decisions everyday wether it is big or small. There are situations in life where we have to make choices wisely...
During their everyday lives, people are dealing with many options. We have had to take decisions ever since we open our eyes. For example, once we get we either prepare for a new day or continue to sleep. We will always experience decisions after decisions...
Introduction: The Complexity of Human Decision-Making As humans, we tend to let our feelings, pride, and desires cloud our ability to accurately assess the pros and cons of any given situation. On the other hand, we may become so fearful of a minor failure that...
Decision making is a process which chooses a preferred option or course of action from amongst other alternatives available, this is on the basis of given criteria or strategies. Using theoretical models and existing literature to back up my strategies, I will identify a past...
Every day we make decisions. Some of them are trivial, others can change your life. But why is decision-making often particularly difficult for us? It is often because we do not know if we should listen to the stomach or head. Why make decisions but...
The ladder starts with data. There is a tremendous amount of data in the world and we have a limited capacity to absorb it. Research suggests that we take in only about 10% of the data available. So, we select data. We then add meaning...
The Certainty in Indecisiveness Vulnerable, horrified, overwhelmed, anxious, skeptical, nauseated, and powerless. These are just some of the feelings that people described to me, and what you feel when you are trying to make a decision during uncertain events that, well, just, come up, without...
Mistakes are an inherent part of the human experience, shaping our journey through life and offering valuable opportunities for growth, learning, and self-improvement. While mistakes are often accompanied by discomfort and challenges, they also serve as catalysts for personal development and the acquisition of wisdom....
Every day, we find ourselves at the crossroads of choice, making decisions that shape our lives. In this essay on making decisions, we will delve into the intricate process of decision-making and the factors that influence it. We will explore how personal biases, emotions, and...
Decision making is an essential aspect of human life that impacts various aspects of our personal and professional lives. It involves the process of choosing a course of action from several alternatives to achieve desired outcomes. The development and application of decision-making skills are crucial...
Introduction The winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge is a key moment in American Revolutionary history. This tough encampment really tested the Continental Army’s resolve and endurance, putting soldiers through some awful conditions. The question of whether to leave Valley Forge or stick it out...
Introduction The Clean Edge Razor case study dives into some big marketing decisions that Paramount Health and Beauty Company has to make about their new product, the Clean Edge Razor. They’re trying to figure out the best way to position it for success in the...
Introduction The Applichem Case is a well-regarded study in the realm of operations management and strategic decision-making. It centers around Applichem, a chemical manufacturing company, and its global production and distribution strategy. The case delves into the challenges faced by Applichem in optimizing its manufacturing...
