Alternative Decision-Making Models Clause Samples

Alternative Decision-Making Models. There may be alternative decision-making processes that are appropriate at times. IC’s must determine which decision-making model is best suited for the issue at hand (i.e.: consensus, majority vote of the IC, vote of the entire staff, adoption of committee recommendations, etc.). Determination of the model to be used needs to be made through consensus. The model used may change from issue to issue. Decisions reached by the IC must be collaborative in nature among the role groups participating in the IC process. Collaborative problem solving provides more resources, more diversity of ideas and more social support for the decision o IC representatives are elected. o The representatives are elected to serve a specific constituency. o The selected representatives constantly communicate with their constituents. o Communication with constituents is focused on giving information and getting their constituents’ perspectives in order to represent all points of view at the meeting. o The IC has taken the time necessary to be clear about: o What decisions it makes and;