Question

In a professional work setting we are faced with many decisions that are much more difficult than the decision to select the correct answer on a multiple choice test. Select which of the three (3) styles for decision-making on the job is your strongest and why: Reflexive, Reflective or Consistent.

Answer 1

A score of 10 to 16 indicates a reflexive style; 17 to 23 indicates a consistent style; and 24 to 30 indicates a reflective style. You have determined your preferred personal decision-making style. Groups also have a preferred decision-making style, based on how their members make decisions. Changing the I to we, you could answer the 10 questions to refer to a group rather than to yourself.Reflexive StyleA reflexive decision maker likes to make quick decisions ("to shootfrom the hip"), without taking the time to get all the information that may be needed and without considering all alternatives. On the positive side, reflexive decision makers are decisive; they do not procrastinate. On the negative side, making quick decisions can lead to waste and duplication when a decision is not the best possible alternative. The reflexive decision maker may be viewed by employees as a poor manager if he or she isconsistently making bad decisions. If you use a reflexive style, you may want to slow down and spend more time gathering information and analyzing alternatives. Following the steps in the decision-making model can help you develop your skills.Reflective StyleA reflective decision maker likes to take plenty of time to make decisions, taking into account considerable information and an analysis of several alternatives. On the positive side, the reflective type does not make decisions that are rushed. On the negative side, tic or she may procrastinate and waste valuable time and other resources