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Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making (in Search of Management Excellence) (in English)
Dr Wazir Ali Khan
Synopsis "Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making (in Search of Management Excellence) (in English)"
This book is based on the author’s over 40 years experience in the management of super mega (multi-billion) US$ project and programs primarily in the UK, Kingdom of Saudi and Dubai; and extensive research on the subject. The book consists of 15 chapters. Chapter 1 consists of introduction. Chapter 2 consists of Creative Thinking Skills and includes: Introduction; Critical and Creative Thinking Models; Macro Level Thinking Skills; Macro Level Thinking Skills; and Micro Level Thinking Skills. Chapter 3 consists of Merits of Parallel Thinking Over Traditional Adversarial Thinking and includes Introduction; What Is Parallel Thinking And How It Differs With Adversarial Thinking; Implementation of Parallel Thinking which cover topics: Introduction, And Dr. De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats: Strengthen Collaboration Skills - A Tool For Productive Critical & Creative Thinking and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 4 consists of Importance of Creativity in The Organizational Setting and includes: Introduction; Organizational Creativity; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 5 consists of General Approach To Problem Solving: Brainstorming and includes: Introduction, Brainstorming Process; Useful Tools and Models For Brainstorming which cover topics: Introduction, Negotiation Process, SWOT Analysis, Leadership Attributes, The McKinsey Seven-S’s, PEST Analysis, and Delegation Model; 6-Steps To Effective Brainstorming Process Some Brainstorming Techniques; and The Leader's Role In Brainstorming Process. Chapter 6 consists of Problem Solving in The Organizational Context and includes: Introduction; Scope of Problems; Problem Analysis Process; Some Roadblocks In Problem-Solving; Problem-Solving Strategies; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 7 consists of Definition and Scope Of Decision Making and includes: Introduction; Decision Making Process Models; Decision Environment; The Pareto Principle Useful In Decision Making; Kepner-Tregoe Decision Making; Scope Of Decision Making Process; Conditions Surrounding Decision Making Process; Pros and Cons Decision-Making Method; and Personal Brainstorming. Chapter 8 consists of Decision Theories in the Contemporary Business World and includes: Introduction; Classical Decision Theory; Behavior Decision Theory; and Irrational Decision Theory. Chapter 9 consists of Decision Making In Management Context and includes: Introduction; Characteristics Of Decisions; Procedure To Be Followed For Making Decisions; Some Barriers To Effective Decision Making; Shifting the Problem To Others; Creativity In Decision Making Process; Creativity Process; Managing Creativity To Aid Decision Making; Decision Making Skills; Characteristics Of Creative Decision Makers; Current Trends In Decision Making; and Importance Of Decision Making In Management Process. Chapter 10 consists of Role of MIS in Corporate Decision Making and includes: Introduction; MIS as Decision Support System; ‘MIS’ And Simon’s Model of Decision Making; Techniques Used in Decision Making; Use of Decision Support System; Impact of Decision Making In ‘MIS’; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 11 consists of Tools for Decision Technology. Chapter 12 consists of Decision Making under Risk and Uncertainty and includes: Introduction; What Is Risk; Risk Analysis; Risk Assessment; Risk Management; and Risk in the Decision Making Context. Chapter 13 consists of Islamic Approach To Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Managerial Decision Making; Final Selection Of Decision Making Alternative. Chapter 14 consists of a Business Case Study of Critical Thinking, Problems Solving and Decision Making At Tata Group of Industries and includes:Tata’s Great Strategist, Problem Solver And Decision Maker: Ratan Tata And His Enterprising Skills. Chapter 15 consists of Summary and Conclusion. The book is supported with bibliography.
