DECISION

Decision-making

→ The process of making choices. Ví dụ: Effective decision-making (ra quyết định hiệu quả) is vital in leadership.

Make a decision

→ To choose something after considering options. Ví dụ: She had to make a decision giữa hai công việc.

Reach a decision

→ To finally decide something. Ví dụ: They reached a decision after hours of discussion.

Rational decision

→ A logical, fact-based choice. Ví dụ: He made a rational decision (quyết định hợp lý).

Snap decision

→ A quick, impulsive choice. Ví dụ: Buying that car was a snap decision (quyết định vội vàng).

Final decision

→ The last decision, not changed. Ví dụ: The judge’s ruling is the final decision.

Informed decision

→ A choice based on full information. Ví dụ: Gather enough data to make an informed decision.

Tough decision

→ A very difficult choice. Ví dụ: Leaving her hometown was a tough decision.

Executive decision

→ A decision made by someone in authority. Ví dụ: The CEO made an executive decision.

Consensus decision

→ A group decision that everyone agrees with. Ví dụ: They reached a consensus decision (quyết định đồng thuận).

Weigh the pros and cons

→ To consider advantages and disadvantages. Ví dụ: You should weigh the pros and cons before choosing a university.

Evaluate options

→ To carefully assess different choices. Ví dụ: We must evaluate all options before investing.

Take responsibility for a decision

→ To accept consequences of a decision. Ví dụ: Leaders must take responsibility for their decisions.

Be decisive

→ Able to make decisions quickly and effectively. Ví dụ: A manager must be decisive (quyết đoán).

Indecisive

→ Unable to make decisions easily. Ví dụ: She is very indecisive about her career.

Consider the alternatives

→ To think about different possible choices. Ví dụ: You should consider the alternatives before buying a house.

Gut feeling / Intuition

→ An instinctive feeling rather than logic. Ví dụ: He trusted his gut feeling when choosing a new job.

Critical thinking

→ The ability to think clearly and rationally. Ví dụ: Good decisions require critical thinking.

Weigh heavily on someone’s mind

→ A decision that causes stress or worry. Ví dụ: The choice still weighs heavily on her mind.

Risk assessment

→ Identifying and analyzing risks before deciding. Ví dụ: Businesses must conduct a risk assessment before investing.