Defining Decisions

A decision is a judgment or choice between two or more alternatives, and arises in an infinite number of situations, from the resolution of a problem to the implementation of a course of action. Managers of people, by definition, must be decision makers.

DK Examine every alternative closely before making a decision.
DK If you find that previous decisions are still workable, make use of them.

Who makes decisions?

A decision is a choice between a variety of alternatives, and a decision maker is whoever makes such a choice. A decision ...

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