Simon's normative model of decision making is a model that consists of 3 steps which are intelligence, design and choice. The first step which is the intelligence step involve identifying a problem and deciding that a decision needs to be made about the problem. The design phase of Simon's normative model is concerned with developing possibilities and potential solutions. The final step is making a choice or decision that is acted upon.
In the world of academia this is a great start for understanding the decision making process and use reflection and analysis in the decision making process. A recent family decision I had to make in relation to my son and daughter regarding their schooling. They were going to a school that was very close to my house and more convenient concerning distance. It became apparent to me that my children were not going to fit into this school for a variety of reasons.
I had to make a decision very quickly regarding their ongoing education. According to Simon's
model I identified the problem being that the school was not suitable for my children and immediately I started researching as to why the school was not suitable. I did this by talking to the school Principal and by talking to a few Teachers. Conducting the research is the second part of Simon's model was to think about the options available to my family.
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The 2 clear choices were to leave them at the school or find another school that was suitable to the requirements of my kids. I then went to another school nearby and explained my issues to the Principal who was very supportive and made the offer that the kids could enrol at that school immediately. The choice phase according to Simon's model is where we make a decision according to the alternatives available.
My decision was to enrol the children immediately at the new school immediately and they started the next day at their new school. At the time I felt this was the correct decision to make and was vindicated with the kids fitting in very well. In reviewing my decision I believe I made the right decision at the time. We are now 6 months down the track it has proven to be a very good decision as the children are performing better at school and the school has some very good programs that are culturally appropriate and will benefit the development of my children.
Links for further research:
http://www.unf.edu/~gbaker/Man6204/Decision.PDF
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14706973
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10845-010-0424-1
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ReplyDeleteWhen considering Simon's normative theory to his problem, Graeme had to consider all the elements that he was up against during the intelligence phase of the model. It is clear that the lead factor in search of the problem requiring a decision making process. During the design phase it was clear to me that that the needs to re-establish a foundation for his family so as to continue a fundamental priority of education. Consideration in regard to accessing a stable learning environment is a commitment Graeme made as a father. Albeit the competing factors with life balance and family responsibility the choice phase again achieved the best outcome and solution to the problem that has ended with a very positive outcome. The flow on effects in retrospect have benefited his family immensely and solved the initial problems that Graeme was faced with in a challenging situation.
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