management homework

WA #1 Template: Reflection on Decision Making

Required format:

· Short sentences and phrases, bullet points

· Font: Times New Roman 12 points; Space: single

· Length: 1 page

1. First, outline the differences between conventional thinking and integrative thinking in the following table (you will widen the table boxes when needed). Second, illustrate each difference by considering as example hiring people with relevant skills set to some job you know well from your experience:

Steps of decision making process	Conventional thinking	Integrative thinking
Identification of the problem	Model: 1. Characteristic 2. Illustration
Information processing related to generating alternatives
Generation of alternatives
Evaluation of alternatives and choice of the best alternative

2. Give an example of using integrative thinking in your personal life. You can choose any area of your life: college, work, family, personal relationships