Jamestar
Decision Making
10 February 2013
Rudolf W. Burgi

Most important decisions you face in life are tough and complex, with no easy or obvious solutions (Hammond, Kenney & Raiffa, 2002). Decisions are part of an everyday cycle that everyone has to go through. Furthermore, decision making is a critical skill that is sought-after to lead people towards the right direction. In business, there is a thin line in the thought process between slowing down and being hasty. In this case study, we analyze and get to know the why’s of a work incident. Initially, the obvious symptom was a major water leak from the ceiling onto the unsuspecting business workers. The room darkens, which could mean the power has shorted, and everyone is stuck in the hall way in an uncomfortable situation. What are some reasons that cause a pipe to burst? Well some leading conditions are wear and tear, age, and temperature of the pipes ("Burst water pipes," 2012). Environmental issues are part of an uncertain risk factor that creates a halt in any process. While the water outflow was the main calamity, this event also generated a domino effect to more setbacks. There was also the incident where the water caused the important work papers and electronics on the table to be swamped and maybe even become unsalvageable. Work would be hindered for at least a couple months for reorganization. Budgeting new materials and building cost also comes into effect. At this point, people would feel shock and overwhelmed.
Another thought is, what decisions might they have made based on different causes? One reason could have been a miscommunication where there was maintenance scheduled at the time above the conference room. Human nature is unpredictable which ultimately leads to good and bad conditions in the workplace. If known in advance, an alternative would have been to schedule a different