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Factors affecting decision implementation

1. Stated objectives 2. Resource availability 3. Resistance to change4. Acceptance from internal and

external stakeholders5. Legal environment 6. Time

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Steps for decision implementation1. Determine and document how

the outcome should look2. Document the steps necessary

to achieve a fully operational decision

3. List the resources and activities required to implement each step

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Steps for decision implementation4. Develop a timeline for each

step5. Assign responsibility for each

step to specific individuals6. Consider likely obstacles and

alternate courses of action

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Factors to be considered throughout implementation

1. Clearly stated steps to resolve problem

2. Timeline3. Resource allocation plan4. Measurement tools5. Contingency planning

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Ethical implications1.Organizational mission 2.Organizational values 3.Stakeholders’ objectives

and interests4.Diversity issues

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Global implications 1.Cross-cultural issues 2.Legal environment3.Trade restrictions4.Unique standards

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