decision-making
noun
: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
—often used before another nounthe company's decision-making process
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This helps employees understand the decision-making process.
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Daniel Keller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Key episode topics include: leadership, managing yourself, critical questions, decision-making, tough questions, analysis.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
The developing brain of young children is particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead, threatening cognitive development, decision-making ability, learning and behavior.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Keller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Key episode topics include: leadership, managing yourself, critical questions, decision-making, tough questions, analysis.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
The developing brain of young children is particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead, threatening cognitive development, decision-making ability, learning and behavior.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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