5A Key Question: Why Are You Making This Decision?

There are those managers who just love to make decisions. It provides confirmation of their purpose in the organization, and it often gives them a sense of power and authority. It is personally and professionally rewarding to them to be able to make decisions.

Yet, it is always important to remember that the ability and authority to make decisions are not a right, but a responsibility. It is an important role and function of management, and should not be taken lightly, or undertaken for personal reasons or ends.

Assignment

Think about these questions. They are not posed lightly. Think about situations you may find yourself in where your personal stake in the outcome might be a problem.

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