Overview
- The author has developed his own approach to systematic decision making which includes:
- Five Decision Making Process Steps
- First Process Step: ChangeNeeding Situational Analysis
- Second Process Step: Challenge Framing and Causal Analysis
- Third Process Step: Generating Solution Ideas
- Fourth Process Step: Choosing a Solution Set
- Fifth Process Step: Implementation and Aftermath Planning
- In addition he has created a cycle in which these steps should be implemented
- Seven Thinking Framework Elements
- Thinking Element 1: Preloaded or End State Outcome Expectations
- Thinking Element 2: Creative Thinking Divergent List
- Thinking Element 3: Inclusionary and Reduction Evaluation Criteria
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About this book
In this book, Dr. Martin presents a thinking modification framework that asserts that in the decision-making process, there are three situational states — a current state, future state, and a transitional state that one must deliberate in finding a solution. For each of these situational states, Martin develops an identical five-step process to determine the best decision to make. The steps of this process include:
• Change-Needing Situational Analysis
• Challenge Framing & Causal Analysis
• Generating Solution Ideas
• Choosing a Solution Set
• Implementation and Aftermath Planning
This book will appeal to decision makers, leaders, and students of management who want a specific framework that details the process behind making strategic, well-informed decisions.
Reviews
“Smart Decisions is a must read and can serve as a primary or supplemental text for undergraduate and graduate strategy, analytics, decision science, and quality/organizational improvement courses. Instructors will find this book of value and interest. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty.” (M. J. Safferstone, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)
Dr. Martin's Smart Decisions: The Art of Strategic Thinking for the Decision Making Process is a resource that can be used by academics and consultants. This theory-driven guide provides practical methods for making decisions that will endure the ever-changing business landscape. To find substantive research combined effectively with practical advice makes this book a must-read for all business students and professionals.' —Danielle Crough, Senior Consultant, Human Capital
'Today's leaders are challenged with operating businesses and institutions in an environment of accelerating change resulting from powerful technological, economic, social, political, and competitive forces. As such, decision-making is becoming increasingly complex and difficult. Dr. Martin's brilliant, comprehensive decision-making process employing strategic thinking and critical analysis offers readers and students a disciplined and scholarly approach to making practical, smart decisions.' —Howard Harris, Retired Corporate Executive and CPA
About the author
Dr. Thomas N. Martin, PhD is a Professor of Marketing and Management at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His research interests include decision making, turnover and retention, and organizational management. He has been published in several publications, including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Personnel Psychology, Human Relations, Organizational Dynamics, Business Process Management Journal, and Journal of Change Management.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Smart Decisions
Book Subtitle: The Art of Strategic Thinking for the Decision Making Process
Authors: Thomas N. Martin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137537003
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-53698-3Published: 05 January 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-53700-3Published: 29 April 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 185
Topics: Business Strategy/Leadership, Nursing Management, Management, Operations Research/Decision Theory, Nursing Research