MGT 210 – Comprehensive Final Project
Managerial Decision Making
Six Decision Stages in Chapter 5
Week #3:
I. Identify and Diagnose the Problem
Consider the following questions when identifying and diagnosing the problem:
Is there a difference between what is actually happening and what should be happening?
How can you describe the deviation, as specifically as possible?
What is/are the cause (s) of the deviation?
What specific goals should be met?
Which of these goals are absolutely critical to the success of the decision
Are there any ethical considerations?
Develop a diagram or flow chart to graphically illustrate the problem
Identify all of the stakeholders this problem impacts
Consider content in Chapter 3 – The Organizational Environment and Culture and Chapter 4 – Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
II. Generate Alternative Solutions (3) or more
Consider ready-made solutions or innovative solutions
Identify 3 possible alternatives to address the problem
Conduct research on other companies and the alternatives they implemented to address the problem.
Consider the content discussed in Chapter 15-Innovating and Changing
Format Guidelines
-Cover page – with name of case, student name and date
-Table of Contents
-12 point font, Times New Roman
-List the stage – followed by the discussion in essay format; incorporate tables, graphs, or charts to illustrate your points that YOU have created. DO not cut and paste tables, graphs, or charts from external sources.
-Include content from the textbook and (5) external sources as APA in-text citations
-Separate References page (minimum of (6) sources)