Topic: Management Information Systems
Discussion Questions 1. Peter Drucker states that a big decision-making error supervisors frequently make is failing to get a handle on a problem. Often, managers plunge in prematurely. Why do you think many managers make this common mistake?
2. Discuss the following statement: It’s better for a manager to try to carry out a poor decision for the sake of worker confidence. You can’t build worker confidence by continually admitting the poor decisions you make.
3. What are the pros and cons of decisions made by groups such as committees and task forces as compared to decisions made by one person?
4. Is it possible for someone to be a good decision maker but a poor supervisor? Explain
What are the pros and cons of decisions made by groups such as committees and task forces as compared to decisions made by one person?
