Williams K. Using Information for Decision Making

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004. - 112 pages, 2nd edition
ISBN: 0750664274, 9780750664271Managing Information and Decision Making is a workbook that enables the reader to understand the importance of having the right information and quality information that provides a sound basis for making decisions. It leads the manager to recognise that different decisions need different approaches and provides the confidence to select the right methods and techniques.It enables you to:
gather quality information and decide which data and information you should store
make data storage systems accessible
comply with the Data Protection Act (1998)
present quantitative data in a way which is meaningful
review your approach to decision-making
select approaches which are most appropriate for the circumstances
recognise when there's a problem to solve rather than just a decision to make
check the implementation of your decisionsManaging Information and Decision Making is a new edition of the Chartered Management Institute's Open Learning Programme. The series has been updated to include the latest management concepts and methodologies. It includes current management concepts, the changing legal framework in which managers operate and the impact of technology in the work environment. The scope of the workbooks has been broadened to enable more generic and stand-alone use of the materials
Each workbook has a new introduction that places the subject area within the context of the managerial role and the end of each section now has a learning summary. The new final section in each workbook is entitled Toolkits for Busy Managers and include links to other workbooks in the series, links to relevant BH / CMI textbooks, further reading, website addresses, and trade journalsUser & mentor guides are now a downloadable resource from BH website.Titles in the series at level 4 include:Satisfying Customers
Personal Competence
Resource Planning
Communication
Continuous improvement
Recruitment & Selection
The Performance Manager
Developing High Performance Teams
Project ManagementAbout the Author
Has extensive management and training experience in both public and private sector organisations, including the design and delivery of training solutions and material. She is co-director of the Learning Approach, a training and resource consultancy specialising in developing managers.