Judgment

Judgment -- Weighing alternative actions and making decisions that reflect the facts of a situation. Decisions are based upon logical assumptions that take into consideration the organization's resources.

Many jobs require people to make decisions in several areas. Once all pertinent and available information has been analyzed and alternatives have been developed, individuals must consider the pros and cons of each alternative and select the best one.

Judgment specifically deals with the quality of decisions based on given or available information. Judgment, therefore, is strongly related to Analysis. If a poor decision was made because of inadequate information, evaluate Analysis, not Judgment. If the employee decided not to obtain or consider information and a poor decision resulted, look at Judgment.

Key Behaviors:

• Checks to see if the proposed action satisfies the need.
• Considers the pros and cons before making a decision.
• Considers organization and management views.
• Involves and informs the right people.
• Considers the short- and long-term impact.
• Considers alternatives.
• Makes decisions that improve or resolve problems.
• Deals with potential problems coming from a decision.

Key Words -- consider, check, judge, choices, consequences, implications, assumptions, thought, select, inform, rational, logical, risks

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