decision-making
noun
: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
—often used before another nounthe company's decision-making process
Examples of decision-making in a Sentence
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The university senate, the school’s primary decision-making body, passed a resolution two days later saying the move raised serious questions about her respect for shared governance.
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Maricopa County Superior Court issued a decision on Aug. 1, 2022, granting Joseph and his ex-wife joint decision-making authority and equal parenting time.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
Some of the listening sessions have grown contentious, with some attendees saying Fort Worth ISD leaders haven’t done enough to keep the broader community informed about the decision-making process.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
And parents have a more significant role in the decision-making process.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
First, as discussed, many DEI programs target the decision-making process, not any particular employment decision.
—Ming-Qi Chu, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
On both ends, Kerr said, his decision-making needs to improve.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Collaborate With Stakeholders Involve relevant stakeholders, including executives, IT professionals, legal advisors and end users in the decision-making process.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
But the overwhelming success of the measures put in place to help Israel thwart the attack – including an also unprecedented, U.S.-led international and regional coalition – has paradoxically made Israeli decision-making more complex.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Maricopa County Superior Court issued a decision on Aug. 1, 2022, granting Joseph and his ex-wife joint decision-making authority and equal parenting time.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
Some of the listening sessions have grown contentious, with some attendees saying Fort Worth ISD leaders haven’t done enough to keep the broader community informed about the decision-making process.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
And parents have a more significant role in the decision-making process.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
First, as discussed, many DEI programs target the decision-making process, not any particular employment decision.
—Ming-Qi Chu, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
On both ends, Kerr said, his decision-making needs to improve.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Collaborate With Stakeholders Involve relevant stakeholders, including executives, IT professionals, legal advisors and end users in the decision-making process.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
But the overwhelming success of the measures put in place to help Israel thwart the attack – including an also unprecedented, U.S.-led international and regional coalition – has paradoxically made Israeli decision-making more complex.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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