Ch. 9 states the difference between External and Internal Constraints. The book defines external constraints as " those imposed on the decision-making process, such as time, money, energy, knowledge base, or other resources that the group needs for the decision-making process and to implement a solution,"(p.146). Money can be a huge factor in making a decision. Lately this have been a big for me and my family as I am trying to figure out whether or not I can afford to get my own apartment. Knowledge base in this matter also plays a role in the decision making process, because in order to be completely self reliant, I need to have the full knowledge of what it take to be self dependent and to live alone.
The book defines internal constraints as "those integral to the problem... They may ave caused the initial problem or they may have to do with limitations on the implementation,"(p.146). An example of an internal constraint would be trying to open your own business. If you don't have the necessary license required by the government then you wont be able to open your business. Location can be a problem with this type of issue. For example, Walmart wanted to open a location in Pacifica. Those who lived in the city opposed of this idea saying that its not the type of business they wanted. This causes an internal constraint on Walmart as the now need to find another location to expand their business.
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