The Rational Decision-Making Model: Effective And Creative Decision Making

In an effort to formulate the most appropriate decision making process it is important to examine the four different models available to the decision maker. Rational, bounded rationality, Intuitive and creative decision making are all effective paths toward achieving resolution and can be executed by different leadership styles. Looking at the problem facing the email blast procedure at Vail Health Foundation, rationality as a decision making model will garner the most effective results considering all the variables involved. To best examine the effectiveness of such a model it important to analyze the rational decision making approach.

Problem Solutions

Effective problem solving can occur as a result of several different approaches taken

Leaders facing decision making with there is a small amount of pertinent criteria are wise to use bounded rationality decision making. In a situation such as this, the outcome is not a driving force and leaders are not willing or able to invest a great deal of time with regard to this method of decision making.

3.) Intuitive. Perhaps the most comfortable and familiar approach to leadership with regard to decision making is the intuitive model. Leaders draw on past experiences as a guide for what is and isn’t effective problem solving. Goals and outcome of such an issue aren’t a primary factor and have a tendency to be vague. Time is of the essence in a problem solving situation when choosing to apply the intuitive approach and lengthy criteria analysis is not an option.

4.) Creative. Using the creative approach to problem solving, leaders are more apt to explore alternative courses of action through the engagement in the problem itself. Clear paths to a solution do not present in such an approach and leaders experience a change of perspective with regard to solutions. Time is in abundance in this approach which is helpful in deep analysis and

Time not being in abundance, the rational approach allows the opportunity to make a strong judgment call regarding the problem while not involving an additional amount of pertinent criteria or research. Following the steps below will ensure that the best alternative is chose when using the rational decision making approach:

1.)Identification of the issue. Vail Health Foundation has an issue with regard to its email blast process. Fifty high level donors were sent the email in error. Focusing on the issue at hand, it is evident the process is not thoroughly hashed out as such an error occurred.

2.)Identify the best decision making model. To identify the most appropriate approach to solving the issue facing Vail Health it is important to identify the factors surrounding the issue to include the time available, the importance of the desired outcome and the alternatives