Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making
Assignment Instructions for Part-I:
Article:
Title:“Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making.”
Author:Linda A Hill, Emily Tedards, Taran Swan
Date of Publication:November–December 2021
Published: Harvard Business Review
Assignment Question(s):
Part-I
Read the article titled as “Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making.” by Linda A Hill, Emily Tedards, and Taran Swan published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:
Summarize the article and explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600 words)
According to the article, why we should focus on Decision-Making? Discuss in relation with the text you learnt in the course. Use additional reference to support your argument. (In 400-500 words)
Part-II- Critical Thinking Question
“Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.” Explain the statement with example (Words 400-500)
Discussion
1.Watch the short video in the following link:
Develop Alternatives: https://youtu.be/wyILlakKXiM
(Question):
Discuss the four essential elements of developing alternatives with example.
2.Read the following statement:
Built-in obsolescence means designing products that will degrade over time or otherwise need to be replaced. Many products depend on built-in obsolescence to ensure sales, such as light bulbs, batteries, and electronic devices.
(Question):
Do you think selling products with built-in obsolescence is an ethical way to do business?
3.Read the following statement:
“Critical thinking is the opposite of creative thinking.”
(Question):
Do you agree? Provide examples of why you agree or disagree.
