Question

Define decision context and explain its importance in better understanding the decision making process.

Answer 1

ANSWER: In decision making process, the decision context consists of decision domain and decision situation. Decision domain means the general aspects and decision situation to the unique aspects. True decision (not good decision) is a decision which can be reached based on facts and it needs the decision context to be well recognized and structured. The context consists of the outer context, which means the national economic, political, and social context for an organization, and the inner context, which includes the on-going strategy, culture, structure, management, and political process of the organization. Context assists in shaping the process of decision-making. If the decision-making method is selected in accordance with the decision context’s structure and shape, a suitable decision can be attained.