Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment
both internally and externally (C.L.O :1.1)
2. Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and
business situations. (C.L.O :1.2)
3. Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and
synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (C.L.O :2.1)

Assignment Instructions for Part-I:

 Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
 On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
 From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
 In the search bar of EBSCO find the following article:
Title: “How to Make Great Decisions, Quickly”
Author: Martin G. Moore.
Date of Publication: March 22, 2022
Published: Harvard Business Review

Assignment Question(s): (Marks 15)

Part-I
Read the article titled as “How to Make Great Decisions, Quickly” by Martin G. Moore
published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

1. Summarize the article and explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600
words) (Marks 5)
2. How the eight elements of a great decision help you in improving decision-making and
problem-solving skills? Explain in relation with the text you learnt in the course. Use
additional reference to support your argument. (In 400-500 words)
(Marks 5)

Part-II- Critical Thinking Question

3. “A successful manager doesn't just attack symptoms; he works to uncover the factors that
cause these symptoms.” Explain the statement with example (Words 400-500)
(Marks 5)
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