DECISION-MAKING ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Successful managerial decision-making is often complex, because managers attempt to analyze options and make determinations to select the best course of action in response to opportunities and threats. Different ways to make decisions that will optimize organizational performance need to be examined. There should be a cover page, abstract, introduction, conclusion, and reference sections (which do not count towards the minimum word count). Among these decision-making techniques (Vroom-Yetton Decision Model, Multiple Decision Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Game Theory, Stepladder Technique, Scientific Method, Decision Making Trees, Analytical Hierarchy Process) compare 2 of them and apply the technique that would be most effective in solving a specific problem within your organization or industry or a specific organization that you have been aware of from personal experience or from the media or from the literature. Describe the problem and the application of the technique in detail. Most of your paper must describe the application of the technique (the solution). Based on peer reviewed literature, justify why your chosen decision-making technique is the best to solve the problem. State what the Bible or Christian literature says about decision-making. (At least 100 words in The Problem section, at least 400 words in The Solution section.) Required Headings ● BMAL 703 Cover page with Topic Title Abstract The Problem (at least 100 words in this section) The Solution (at least 400 words in this section) Conclusions References Other Requirements Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. The cover page must include this statement: By submitting this assignment, I attest this submission represents my own work, and not that of another student, scholar, or internet source. I understand I am responsible for knowing and correctly utilizing referencing and bibliographical guidelines. Submit all course assignments in MS Word. Do not submit in PDF or in any other word processing application. All references listed must be from peer-reviewed journal articles, except the Bible and the 2 course textbooks. This paper must include at least 5 references that have publication dates no older than 5 years, in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the 2 course textbooks. Do not cite the management text more than once in your paper. Do not cite or reference dissertations. Dissertations are not peer-reviewed articles. Do not conduct interviews. Page 1 of 3 ● ● ● BMAL 703 ● In-text citations are required to support your thesis statement, paragraph topic sentences points, statements, issues, arguments, concerns, statements of fact and opinion. Do not quote any words in the entire paper. The required cover page, abstract, introduction, conclusion, and reference sections are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper. There is no maximum word count for any course assignments. The abstract should be written within a range of 150-250 words. Your abstract should focus on key findings linked to management concepts in the assignment, but not on your specific research information. The abstract should be written as if it were a stand-alone document. Therefore, do not use phrases such as, “in this paper" which are more appropriate in the introduction section. The introduction should not be longer than ½ page, but not shorter than one paragraph. It presents a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the case. Your introduction must include a thesis statement, with a supporting citation at the end of your introduction section. Do not provide a separate biblical integration, biblical application or biblical analysis section. Instead, concentrate your biblical integration in the Solutions section, not in your introduction or conclusion sections. Your conclusion section should not be longer than ½ page. It clearly states the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction. • Paragraph lengths: Each paragraph should have a topic sentence unless it continues from or provides support to the prior paragraph. A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length. Sentence lengths: Each sentence must not exceed 30 words. The first and second person may not be used. This assignment must be based on peer reviewed and biblical/Christian literature. Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, encyclopedia and Course Hero will not be accepted. Turnitin similarity scores should not exceed 20%. Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, words with a double meaning, and language that is too informal and/or too subjective for example: "showcasing," or "this paper aims to...” Use words that convey exact meaning. Submit your document for grading with the following file name syntax: Last name, First name. Remember: This assignment and all assignments in this course have a management, not leadership focus. There is a distinct difference between management and leadership. Discuss management, not leadership. The Contemporary Management text only provides basic topical information. As a research-intensive doctoral course, you will need to research current peer- reviewed literature. There is no assignment in this course that can be completed by relying on the text alone. Grading Metrics Consult the accompanying rubric for how your instructor will grade this assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format. Page 2 of 3 Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. BMAL 703 Page 3 of 3