Top-Down Approach Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition, process, benefits, purpose, and main arguments of the Top-Down Approach.

Top-Down Approach

A method of decision-making where leaders or higher authorities create the primary decisions and plans, which are then passed down to lower levels for implementation.

Top-Down Approach Process

The four-step sequence consisting of: Listening to information (Pakikinig sa impormasyon) -> Analysis (Pagsusuri) -> Decision-making (Pagdedesisyon) -> Implementation (Pagpapatupad).

Purpose of Top-Down Approach

To provide clear leadership, direction, coordination, and rapid decision-making in situations where waiting for everyone's opinion is impractical.

Faster Decision-Making

A benefit of the Top-Down Approach where having a leader with the authority to make the final decision allows plans to be executed more quickly.

Clear Direction

A benefit of the Top-Down Approach where clear instructions provided by a leader make it easier for each person to know what they need to do.

Chain of Command

A clear structure in the Top-Down Approach that makes it explicit who gives directions and who is held accountable for each specific task.

Organized Implementation

A benefit of the Top-Down Approach where having one primary plan makes it easier to coordinate different people and groups.

Unified Objective

A benefit of the Top-Down Approach where the leader sets a single, clear goal for the entire group to follow.

Main Argument for Top-Down Approach

It ensures a clear leader is present to make final decisions, take responsibility, and provide fast, organized leadership during emergencies like typhoons, floods, and earthquakes.