Understanding Decision
Making
Some proposed
definitions of decision-making experts described as follows (Hasan, 2004):
1. According to George
R. Terry
Decision
making is the selection of alternative behavior (behavior) of certain of two or
more alternatives.
2. According S.P.
Siagian
Decision
making is a systematic approach to the nature of the alternatives they face and
take appropriate action according to the calculations is the most appropriate
action.
3. According to James
A.F. Stoner
Decision
making is a process used to choose an action as a way of solving the problem. Notions
of the above decision, it can be concluded that decision making is a process of
selecting the best alternative from several alternatives systematically to
follow up (used) as a way of solving the problem
According Sondang P.
Siagian was quoted as saying by the GK. Manila
in his book Management
Practices in State Government, there
four models of decision
making that is:
A. Model
optimization. Decision-making in order to obtain results which can be achieved
and can not be separated from the limited resources no. This model is based on
the maximum criteria, probability, and benefits.
B. Models
satisfying. Decision making is not solely through rationality and logic
approach procedure but in reality, so that decision makers are satisfied with
and proud when decisions taken are adequate to fruition.
C. Mixed
scanning models. Decision-making that incorporates Among high rationality
approach with a pragmatic approach.
D. Heuristic
models. Decision making based on concepts entirely ynag held by decision makers
that is based on his own views on the problem at hand.
While
Bedjo Siswanto in his book Modern Management said there are two models of decision
making that often there within the organization, namely:
·
Normative model, which is a model of
decision making embody the manager about how he should take a group decision.
These models have generally been developed by economists and other management
scientists. One example of this model in educational institutions is about
financial budgeting.
·
Descriptive models, ie models that
explain the decision-making concrete behavior and this model has been developed
by behavioral scientists
Opinion for this article
: I think the decision-making must consider what will be decided to achieve
maximum results as what is already planned and could possibly reduce the risk
of the impact of the decision-making
Behavior : perilaku
Approach : Pendekatan
Appropriate : yang tepat
Concluded : menyimpulkan
Systematically : sistematis
Solving :
pemecahan
Practices : Praktek
Achieved : tercapai
Approach :
Pendekatan
Satisfied : puas
