The Decision Making Process:

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The Decision Making Process

• 1.00 Analyze ways to manage personal and
  material resources to achieve goals
• 1.03 Utilize Decision Making Strategies

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The Six Steps to the Decision Making Process

• Definition A series of steps to help you make a
  decision
• The six steps
• State the problem
• List Alternatives
• Research alternatives
• Decide
• Act
• Evaluate

• Examples
• Classes
• Career
• Making a large purchase
• Where to live
• Where to go to college
• Prioritizing
• Activities

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1. Identify!

• Definition
• Identify the problem or decision you have to
  make.

• Examples/Ideas
• What classes will I take?
• What career would I like?
• What should I do this weekend?
• How should I spend my money?

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List the alternatives!

• Definition
• the different choices you have available

• Examples/Ideas
• List classes your school offers
• List different careers that interest you
• List activities offered
• List things you would like to buy

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3. Research the Alternatives!

• Definition
• You listing the different good and bad points to
  each choice

• Examples/Ideas
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Trade-offs

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4. Make a Decision!

• Definition
• Choosing the best alternative for you

• Examples/Ideas
• Based on your resources, needs, wants, values,
  and goals

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5. Act!

• Definition
• You are committing to your decision

• Examples/Ideas
• Follow your plan to meet your goal
• Make necessary changes along the way

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Evaluate the Decision!

• Definition
• Giving yourself a grade

• Examples/Ideas
• Determine your success
• Think about what you would do differently next
  time