Decision Making Style
Styles of Decision Making
According to some researchers, there are three decision making styles--rational, intuitive and dependent. Generally, very few people rely on just one style across all situations. An individual's prominent decision making style may be consistent with the circumstances, e.g., need for speed, or may employ elements of more than one style.
The styles are briefly compared in the table.
| Rational | Intuitive | Dependent |
|
Gathers information
Anticipates consequences of previous decisions Systematic, logical, deliberate, objective |
Uses self-awareness and feelings Commits to course of action quickly Accepts responsibility |
Projects responsibility onto external factors Appears compliant, passive and needs social approval Does not perceive multiple options |
Decision Making Tips
- After employing a decision-making style to gather data, it is a good idea to verify understanding of the problem or situation by conferring with others, asking for suggestions and advice and listening to different perspectives.
- Seek out others who have faced similar circumstances
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