Characteristics: * Uses a minimum amount or Little information (Satisficers) - Other managers just want the key facts—they’re apt to leap to hypotheses and then test them as they go.
Here, the literature borrows a term from behavioral economist Herbert Simon: “Satisficers” are ready to act as soon as they have enough information to satisfy their requirements. They analyze the information available to them and render a decision often based on instinct or past experience. - Satisficers (are not dumb just like what maximizers are thinking) they just want to get on with things,. They feel a need to keep moving and not spend time overanalyzing things. Their nightmare is to fall prey to “paralysis by analysis”. - Some reach conclusions from just a few facts.
When making a decision it should contribute significantly to your understanding of the situation.* One course of action or single option (Uni-focus mode) - Amount of alternatives identified when reaching decisions-“Single focus” decision makers strongly believe in taking one course of action. Single-focus people put their energy into making things come out as they believe they should.- Faced with any situation, they usually have a very specific criterion in mind, such as cost, quality, or fairness, by which they will evaluate any potential solution.
So, they usually will find a solution that stacks up best according to their criterion or goal.-When faced with a situation calling for problem-solving, some people typically come up with one specific solution that they feel is the best or most feasible for the situation. We call this the uni-focus mode.Advantage:* They are ready to spring into action to implement the solution or to get on with the next problem/ When in Decisive mode, people generally want to make decisions, put them into action and then move on to other issues.
* Participants will acquire "time-tested" tools that will make their time a more manageable resource and increase their effectiveness and productivity. * People, who use this style frequently, are generally viewed as quick-thinking, productive, and reliable. * make decisions quickly and without second-guessing.* They have a clear and definite focus/solution to a problem. * Time is precious in this mode. * The decisive man is calm and cool under pressure.
* People with a decisive style tend to be confident and pro-active * If a decision doesn't work, they are willing to take another course of action until they achieve the desired result. * Put a lot of importance on doing the right thing and on doing exactly what you say you will. * likely to be seen as having strong opinions and points of view. * likely to be seen as fairly serious, stable, and consistent. * People with your role styles also are often seen as quite tough and concerned about maintaining control.
