But I did not arrive at this decision instantly; I utilized the six-step rational decision making model from chapter five of the Judge and Robbins text. According to Judge and Robbins the first step is defining the problem; I did that when I realized we were not taking advantage of opportunities to paint aircraft. The second step is to define the decision criteria; and in this situation it was we can continue to wait months even years, or expedite the process somehow. The third step is to allocate weights to the criteria; the weight was I need this done. Fourth was to develop an alternative; my solution to paint a plane in fine condition is the solution I developed because the problem was we can never obtain a aircraft that needs paint so if we have possession of a healthy plane lets paint it anyway. The fifth step is to evaluate the alternatives; I have there will be some discomfort for the airmen and potential safety hazards; but I have found solutions to help prevent permeant structure damage and others methods to keep this safe. My final step is to select the best alternative, and in this case I feel painting this aircraft is the best alternative to accomplish our goals (Robbins & Judge, 148). I also feel this was a rational decision because I made consistent, valued maximizing choices, but we will have some constraints for example the …show more content…
“Specific goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of ‘do your best.’ For instance, when a trucker commits to making 12 round trip hauls between Toronto and Buffalo, New York, each week the intention gives him a specific object to try to attain” (Robbins & Judge, 185). I agree to this line of thought; and I intend to use it with this paint scenario. As I previously stated, I am attempting to get my flight on board with the order. After learning of the goal-setting theory I want to turn our housekeeping plan into a goal. The nature of my employees is a competitive nature, they crush jobs. I know I still have at least four surveys from Bio that we need to accomplish, if I can turn the completion of each survey into an accomplishment I can make completing this task before the New Year a realistic goal for my flight. The goal will motivate them and we can do