decision-making
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decision-making
The process by which one arrives at a decision. This includes gathering information and weighing different options in order to choose the best option.
Eine gute Datenbasis ist für eine rationale Entscheidungsfindung unerlässlich.
A good data basis is essential for rational decision-making.
The word is composed of 'Entscheidung' (decision) and 'Findung' (finding, from 'finden' (to find)). So it literally describes the process of 'finding' a decision.
Die Entscheidungsfindung in großen Teams kann sehr lange dauern.
Decision-making in large teams can take a very long time.
'Entscheidungsfindung' (decision-making) is a formal term from business, politics, and administrative language. In normal conversation about everyday choices, it is rarely used.
Das Management analysiert den Prozess der Entscheidungsfindung.
Management is analyzing the process of decision-making.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'die Entscheidungsfindung erleichtern' (to make decision-making easier), 'unterstützen' (to support), or 'beeinflussen' (to influence).
Klare Informationen erleichtern die Entscheidungsfindung erheblich.
Clear information makes decision-making considerably easier.
The word is often used with the prepositions 'bei' or 'in' to describe the context of the process. The structure is then 'bei/in der Entscheidungsfindung' (in/with decision-making).
Wer war in die Entscheidungsfindung involviert?
Who was involved in the decision-making?
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'die Entscheidung' and 'die Entscheidungsfindung' are closely connected, but they refer to different points. 'Entscheidungsfindung' is the path to a decision: you gather information, talk about it, and weigh up options. 'Entscheidung' is the choice itself or the result of this process. Learners may confuse the words because both are about choosing. In short: 'Entscheidungsfindung' takes time; 'Entscheidung' comes at the end.
Bei der Arbeit hat die Entscheidungsfindung länger gedauert als geplant.
At work, the decision-making took longer than planned.
Meine Schwester trifft heute die Entscheidung für eine Ausbildung.
My sister is making the decision today about a training program.