This information needs to be combined in a way that leads to the most appropriate action. Research suggests that experts and novices collect information using different strategies. This means that decisions are complicated by having to develop a common understanding of each problem, resolve differences in opinion or values, share information effectively, and maximize the use of each person s skills. Here you could ask your students to think of experiences they have had working in teams that illustrate good or poor coordination. It is clear that working quickly or maximize accuracy are both relatively more important than telephone courtesy.
Research suggests that good performance relies on a fine balance between important attributes.
In this case, speed and accuracy tend to depend on one another. In other words, if you send a fire truck to the wrong location, it doesn t matter how quickly you get them there, but if you send a fire truck to the proper location, the faster you get them there the better. Often managers must evaluate and make decisions about their subordinates. Multiple rater peers, self, subordinate Using interviews to choose job applicants - Many professionals have the task of finding new employees. You could ask for a show of hands how many students have been through a job interview.