The concept of limited rationality contributed to this decision-making model. Simon's Contribution to Management Theory Simon's decision making model is based on the concept of satisficing, which is that people tend to settle for acceptable, rather than optimal, solutions, and to attend to problems sequentially, rather than simultaneously.
People tend to utilize existing repertoires rather than develop novel responses to each situation.
This model applies to our work habits as well. We are not likely to put everything we've got into every issue we face. We solve problems sequentially, rather than globally. We're also unlikely to go out of our way to learn a new way to solve a problem, when the way we know now works just fine. First Name and Location E-mail Simon theorized that institutions can exert unobtrusive control over workers by limiting alternatives and shaping decision premises.