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CHANGE THE BABY
After a young couple brought their new baby home, the wife suggested that her husband should try his hand at changing diapers. "I'm busy," he said. "I'll do the next one." The next time came around and she asked again. The husband narrowed his eyes as he looked at his wife. "I didn't mean the next diaper. I meant the next baby.
WHY YELLING AT A MAN DOESN'T WORK
What a woman says: This place is a mess! C'mon! You and I need to clean up! Your stuff is lying on the floor and you'll have no clothes to wear if we don't do laundry right now!
What a man hears:
blah,blah,blah,blah, C'MON
blah,blah,blah,blah, YOU AND I
blah, blah,blah,blah, ON THE FLOOR
blah,blah,blah,blah, NO CLOTHES
blah,blah,blah,blah, RIGHT NOW
DECISION MAKING - Which one will you choose?
The story given below is quite interesting and really. A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track.
The train came, and you were just beside the track interchange. You could make the train change its course to the disused track and saved most of the kids. However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make.
Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. You might think the same way, I guess.
Exactly, I thought the same way initially because to save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally.
But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?
Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who choose to play where the danger was.
This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community,in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are.
The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him.
The friend who forwarded me the story said he would not try to change the course of the train because he believed that the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens. If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track!
Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe. If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids.
While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.
"Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right."
A CUP OF TEA (water)
A group of working adults got together to visit their University lecturer.
The Lecturer was happy to see them. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
The Lecturer just smiled and went to the kitchen to get an assortment of cups - some porcelain, some in plastic, some in glass, some plain looking and some looked rather expensive and exquisite.
The Lecturer offered his former students the cups toget drinks for themselves. When all the students had a cup in hand with water, the Lecturer spoke: "If you noticed, all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal that you only want the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. What all you wanted was water, not the cup, but we unconsciously went for the better cups."
"Just like in life, if Life is Water, then the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold/maintain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change." "If we only concentrate on the cup, we won't have time to enjoy/taste the water in it."
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
FIKIR KRITIS #7
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CHANGE YOUR LIFE : THE 90/10 FORMULA
What is the 90/10 Principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you.90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic.We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light, but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened. What happens during the rest of the day will be determined by how you react over the next 30 seconds. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast to catch the school bus. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to her school.Because you are late, you drive 70 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After getting a traffic summons and another 15-minute delay, you finally arrive at her school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terribly. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse.You look forward to coming home but when you arrive home, you find a small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is D.
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 30 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time." Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction. Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc. How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off! Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it. You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials,problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in life. Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged. You can be different! Understand and apply the 90/10 principle. It could change your own life.
Category : FIKIR KRITIS
CHANGE YOUR LIFE : THE 90/10 FORMULA
What is the 90/10 Principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you.90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic.We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light, but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened. What happens during the rest of the day will be determined by how you react over the next 30 seconds. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast to catch the school bus. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to her school.Because you are late, you drive 70 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After getting a traffic summons and another 15-minute delay, you finally arrive at her school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terribly. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse.You look forward to coming home but when you arrive home, you find a small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is D.
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 30 seconds is what caused your bad day.
Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time." Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction. Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc. How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off! Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it. You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials,problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in life. Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged. You can be different! Understand and apply the 90/10 principle. It could change your own life.
Category : FIKIR KRITIS
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
FIKIR KRITIS #3
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Decision making in the book Management Information Systems 6th edition by Kenneth C Laudon and Jane P Laudon, Prentice Hall 2000 pp109-120.
1. Levels of decision making
- Strategic Level
- Management Level
- Knowledge Level
- Operational Level
2. Types of decisions
- structured
- unstructured
- semistructured
3. Stages in decisions making – accoding to Herbert Simon
- Intelligence – when the individual collects information to identify problems
- Design – when the individual conceives of possible alternative solutions to a problem
- Choice – when the individual selects among the various solution alternatives
- Implementation – when the individual put the decision into effect and reports on the progress of the solution.
4. Individual models of decision making
- Rational Model – model of human behavior based on belief that people, organizations and nations engage in basically consistent, value maximizing calculations or adaptations within certain constraints.
- Bounded rationality – idea that people with avoid new, uncertain alternatives and stick with tried-and-true rules and procedures.
- Satisficing – choosing the first available alternative to move closer toward the ultimate goal instead of searching for all alternatives and cosequences.
- “muddling through” – method of decision making involving succesive limited comparisons where the test of a good decision is whether people agree on it.
5. Organizational models of decision making
- Bureaucratic model – model of decision making where decisions are shaped by the organizaton’s standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Political Model – model of decision making where decision result from competition and bargaining among the organization’s interset group and key leaders.
- Garbage can model – model of decision making that states that organizations are not rational and that decisions are solutions that become attached to problems for accidental reasons.
Category: FIKIR KRITIS
Decision making in the book Management Information Systems 6th edition by Kenneth C Laudon and Jane P Laudon, Prentice Hall 2000 pp109-120.
1. Levels of decision making
- Strategic Level
- Management Level
- Knowledge Level
- Operational Level
2. Types of decisions
- structured
- unstructured
- semistructured
3. Stages in decisions making – accoding to Herbert Simon
- Intelligence – when the individual collects information to identify problems
- Design – when the individual conceives of possible alternative solutions to a problem
- Choice – when the individual selects among the various solution alternatives
- Implementation – when the individual put the decision into effect and reports on the progress of the solution.
4. Individual models of decision making
- Rational Model – model of human behavior based on belief that people, organizations and nations engage in basically consistent, value maximizing calculations or adaptations within certain constraints.
- Bounded rationality – idea that people with avoid new, uncertain alternatives and stick with tried-and-true rules and procedures.
- Satisficing – choosing the first available alternative to move closer toward the ultimate goal instead of searching for all alternatives and cosequences.
- “muddling through” – method of decision making involving succesive limited comparisons where the test of a good decision is whether people agree on it.
5. Organizational models of decision making
- Bureaucratic model – model of decision making where decisions are shaped by the organizaton’s standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Political Model – model of decision making where decision result from competition and bargaining among the organization’s interset group and key leaders.
- Garbage can model – model of decision making that states that organizations are not rational and that decisions are solutions that become attached to problems for accidental reasons.
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