Patterns in decision-making

I have been trying to analyse the patterns that run in the mind when it comes to decision-making and it boils down to just a few-

Classification - Putting the facts on hand or the previous experiences into separate boxes. We might also be classifying the anticipated responses to a decision. 

Prioritisation - Giving the inputs to decision-making and the possible outcomes varying levels of importance. Figuring out which of them has to be worked on and what has to managed or ignored.

 

Connections- Might seem a contradiction of classification, but the mind seeks to interconnect or link these distinct elements. 

Environment - Looking for the environmental factors which have an influence on the decision.And also how the key element has a bearing on the environment. The environment gives the historical footprints of the key element in question. What impact has one element on other. What are the relationships and counter-relationships?  

Incrementalism -  Lastly, we would want the decision-making to take cognisance of the present and would generally go for incremental change. The concept of sunk cost generally influences the process of decision-making. Evolutionary approach, ensures a sense of continuity with what generally works.

Is there more to it? Any thoughts?  I am all ears..