BCOMPTON@novell.com (Ben Compton)wrote the following assertion:
>...IMHO the options for making a decision are limited:
>
>1) Dictatorial decision making -- a very poor and ineffective
>form of decision making.
>
>2) Consensus decision making -- a constructive and often
>synergistic form of decision making.
>
>3) Shared meaning -- the ideal form of decision making,
>where there is absolute commitment to the decision by all
>those involved in the decision making process.
While I agree with you contention about the desirability of the 3), most
good organizations fall between 1) and 2) in which the management invites
lots of input, makes a decision and explains clearly why they took the
route they did and also acknowledges the choices they rejected and why.
This approach builds credibility with the people but does not achieve 3).
IMHO it is a great approach for many companys and an easy step forward
from where they are today in EITHER 1) or 2) neither of which are very
practical. Comments? ...Keith
--Keith Cowan <72212.51@CompuServe.COM>
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