... as "a process of identifying and selecting a course of action to deal with a specific problem or take advantage of an opportunity". Decisions are at the heart of any organisation, which relates to nearly every level of an organisation. Making-decision can be difficult for a number of reasons such as the organisational structure, human behavioural, organisational culture, uncertainties, incomplete information, multiple objectives, complexity of the problem and anxiety, which directly influence the decision making process. Regardless of the constraints, managers have to make decisions. Under any circumstances, decisions made cannot and must not be wrong because decisions are the mechanisms by which decision-makers try to accomplish the goals of the organisation; they are the means to an end. Decision-making is utmost important to the organisation progression and development. Organisation progression from one development stage to another is known as "Organisational Life". The responsibility to steer the organisation from one ...

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