DECISION MAKING AND INFORMATION POLITICS

Decision making and information politics

Decision making and information politics

Introduction

This paper is discussing the role of effective decision making in the success of organizations and its relation with the information politics associated with an organization in the 21st century. Decision making on the part of managers or leaders is undoubtedly the most important aspect of an organization's success in the modern era.

To analyze the role of decision making in the success of organizations, we first have to understand what decision making is. If we assess the whole context, we note that, in all, there is a common factor and that are the "decision making". It is the process whereby, under certain circumstances, the employee must decide what course of action to take for the company to continue operating. The decision making is an activity of the top management. Depending on the hierarchical level within the company, and the degree of complexity, risk or responsibility, decisions are taken. Critical effects usually bring negative short-and long-term results of operations of the company. In decision making, there are following factors to consider:

1.Scope of the decision (who is affected?)

2.Timing of the decision

3.Level of urgency of the decision (how fast should the decision is taken? Who makes the decision?)

4.Economic impact for the company: (Does the decision represent an investment, an expense or an opportunity cost (lost if you do not decide)? What is gained or lost if not taken the decision? In sales, as well as operational areas mentioned, there are critical decisions that impact the profitability of the company) (Johnson, 2008).

However, unfortunately, the leaders who make decisions which political scandals are in greater number; be it medical, politics, business or military, these leaders have sacrificed their reputation and leadership positions for their personal gains. Amongst them, there are some leaders who also faced lawsuits, jail time and criminal charges. Consequently, the cost is paid by their followers in numerous forms ranging from global economic crisis to life threats to individuals around the globe. Practicing political leadership does not require any training nor is political decision making ever learnt. It comes from within, the instincts which a leader has in terms of moral influence and behavior. However, talking about moral behaviors and influences is a separate debate having its own critical influencing factors (Basi 2008, 232).

Role of Decision Making in the Success of Organizations

An organization is an entity, coordinating activities and developing ...