DECISION MAKING Conflict between decisions and values Internal

DECISION MAKING

Conflict between decisions and values Internal conflict arises: one will have a harder time making decisions

Four types of decisions A. Creative Thought about but not well planned B. Alternative Choice between 2 alternatives C. Evaluated Pros and cons of the choice thought about D. Impulsive No thought, done by wants, first reaction

Decision-Making Methods A. B. C. D. Evaluation of options: Choice of options Decision by non-decision: Because of a set of circumstances beyond control one must choose that decision Habit: Out of habit you make a choice by not really thinking about it Letting others decide for you: One will have a hard time later in life

Steps to Making a Decision Step 1: Identify the problem. EVALUATE ACT Step 2: Brainstorm possible solutions. EXPLORE Step 3: Explore and evaluate possible solutions Step 4: Make a decision, plan and act on the decision. Step 5: Evaluate results of the decision and accept responsibility for results of the decision. BRAINSTORM IDENTIFY

“The Game of Skunk” The object of “skunk” is to have the most points after 5 rounds. � A player gets the total of the dice and records it in his/her column, unless a “one” comes up. � If a “one” comes up, play is over for that round all the player’s points in that column are wiped out. � If “double ones” come up, all points accumulated in prior columns are wiped out as well. � If a “one” doesn’t occur, the player may choose either to try for more points on the next roll or to stop and keep what he/she has accumulated. �