[PDF] political model of decision making

What is the political model of change?

the political model of change can play in conjunction with traditional strategic change models. While there is no intention of dismissing outright the rational, human relations or cultural change models, an argument is made that decisions, even seemingly objective, logical decisions, are often based on political assumptions.

What are the characteristics of a good decision-making model?

tions model, the political model or the cul- tural model, there needs to be a consistency and coherence to the decision-making pro- cess and the subsequent actions taken. That is, managers need to have a strategy.

What is the rational model of decision making?

Decisions, according to the rational model, are supposedly made for some reason. So, if a manager wants to affect the decision-making process, he or she will have to either set the parameters of the decision or decide what alternatives will be considered. The rational model of decision making is unrealistic because it is impossible

Are decisions based on political assumptions?

While the rational, human relations and cultural models of change are not dismissed outright, anargument ismade that decisions, even seemingly objective, logical decisions, are often based on political assumptions. Political motives will sometimes drivechange