Problem Solving and Decision Making in Leadership
Prerequisite: CPST 210; Restricted to Leadership majors only.
Problem solving and decision making call on critical thinking skills. Using decision making formats, whether in teams or individually, provides a roadmap to strategic, ethical, and well-analyzed decisions, in both usual and crisis situations. Through a systematic approach which involves root- cause analysis, creative thinking and risk analysis, problems are delineated, information is gathered, ethical ramifications are analyzed, alternative actions are evaluated, and follow-through is planned.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to 1. Apply techniques of logic and problem analysis to organizational situations. 2. Assemble tools used to identify and select the best decisions among alternatives. 3. Review standards of ethics and quality control for decision-making. 4. Develop implementation techniques and methods of follow-through.
Problem solving and decision making call on critical thinking skills. Using decision making formats, whether in teams or individually, provides a roadmap to strategic, ethical, and well-analyzed decisions, in both usual and crisis situations. Through a systematic approach which involves root- cause analysis, creative thinking and risk analysis, problems are delineated, information is gathered, ethical ramifications are analyzed, alternative actions are evaluated, and follow-through is planned.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to 1. Apply techniques of logic and problem analysis to organizational situations. 2. Assemble tools used to identify and select the best decisions among alternatives. 3. Review standards of ethics and quality control for decision-making. 4. Develop implementation techniques and methods of follow-through.