The dissertation question:
What is the evident mechanism for decision-making in organisation, and what influences does this have on organisation and project?
The hypothesis: that the early engagement, of stakeholders, before a decision has been made, will positively reflect on subsequent project phases success.
The objective:
• Explore the process of rational decision making in the organisation.
• Review the application of rational decision making
• Review problem solving technique: –
• Determine the link between problem solving and decision making
• Examine the early engagement of stakeholders on the project outcome.
Abstract………………………………………………………………………. 300 words
Introduction…………………………………………………………………. 1300 words
Literature review……………………………………………………………………….………………… 5000 words
Methodology:
Primary research: method to analyse (case study) …………………………. 3200 words
Critical appraisal/Results
Limitation
Discussion……………………………………………………………………………………….…. 4000 words
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………. ….. 1000 words
Recommendation for the project ……………………………………………………………. 200words
Literature Review:
The content below should include in the literature review, but not limited:
1- The concept of Decision Making
problem solving.
System theory: open system theory
organisational theory.
Open System theory in Management.
2- Decision making Models:
Decision-making model of the oil and gas projects
Rational decision making.
Irrationality.
Governance process: oversight project management bias.
Normative, Descriptive
3- Decision making techniques:
3.1 Stakeholder Management (voluntary and involuntary risk bearers)
Identify stakeholders
Classify stakeholders
How stakeholders could be managed and how text recommend.
4- Shared Decision-making
4.1 Sharing decisions with others