Share a personal $($or work$)$ experience using the different sources and types of data cover in the week $2$ readings. For example, when you shop for a house, a car, an insurance, or a doctor, what sources would you turn to for data and what types of data do you normally collect? I replied with my personal experience in finding a new doctor.

Follow$-$up questions that will be discussed during class based on the week $1$ reading material:

Which data source $($primary vs$.$ secondary$)$ and data type $($quantitative vs$.$ qualitative$)$ would you consider most influential to your decision and why?

Your response might give you some insight on your preferred decision$-$making style:

Directive $$ rely on one$$s own knowledge, experience, and judgment to quickly choose the best alternative.

Behavioral $$ rely on information from others and value decisions based on a team consensus.

Conceptual $$ rely on brainstorming of alternatives and creative approaches with an emphasis on long term results and taking higher risks.

Analytical $$ compile and study data and evidence before selecting the best alternative. Can augment the other styles but can also be time consuming.

A good decision maker assesses the situation, determines the best style for the situation and then uses that style as basis for a decision.

Do you know which decision$-$making style you and$/$or your boss tend to prefer?