Management is decision-making.

Author: Jin Guantao
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: "Management is decision-making" is a famous saying by the renowned American management scholar (Herbert Simon). This definition hits the essence of management. Because decision-making is the first step in any business, meaning one must first decide what to do, and then only consider how to do it. Decision-making is also the core management work that requires the most thought and is simultaneously the most risky. In fact, many problems that arise in businesses, if traced back carefully, are mostly rooted in decision-making issues. As long as decisions are made correctly and the major direction is set, the rest becomes a matter of minor details. This book combines the decision-making experiences of world-renowned enterprises and elaborates on the essence of decision-making theory from aspects such as the qualities of decision-makers, the decision-making environment, the decision-making process, and decision-making methods. It is comprehensive and actionable, helping managers to have a panoramic view, conduct scientific analysis, seize opportunities, and make timely decisions. The book also cites numerous decision-making stories from successful enterprises, offering thought-provoking insights and serving as an essential book for modern business decision-makers.