ii. Adaptive mode
This decision making mode is characterized by reactive solution to existing problems, rather than proactive search for new opportunities
Focuses on existing problems rather than searching for new opportunities
Strategy is fragmented and it is developed to move the organizational incrementally
Examples: colleges, hospitals, government agencies etc
iii. Planning mode:
This mode involves systematic gathering of information for situational analysis, the generation of feasible alternatives strategies and the rational selection of the most appropriate strategy
It includes both proactive search for new opportunities and the reactive solution to existing problems