Writing on Decision Making.

You are in a job which you do not like, but it is well paid (high salary). You live close to your work and usually walk to work every morning. You also come home for lunch every day and eat with your wife in the home. Just today, you have been offered a job which you know you will enjoy, but it is slightly less paid (lower salary) and twenty kilometers from your home. You are married, but no children now. You would like to have children in the near future.

WHAT TO DO

Answer these 6 questions USING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ABOUT DECISION MAKING.

50-75 words maximum for each answer to each question. Do not write a full paragraph or essay.

(a) copy the question to your WORD file. (b) Type your answer under the question.

1. THE SITUATION: What is the problem you wish to solve with your decision? Follow the first step of CCT.

Also include: INFORMATION: What information do you need to solve the problem or to make a decision? Write about any BARRIERS to making this decision.

2. ALTERNATIVES (different possible solutions): What are the alternative solutions to your problem? Hint: Maybe there is some other decision that is not keep the old job, or take the new job. BUT . . . you CANNOT JUST QUIT AND HAVE NO JOB. Follow the second step of CCT.

3. VALUES: What values do you have which may influence your decision?

What are the values you have and believe in which might influence your decision?Such values could include:

• having an abundance of material possessions,
• having a successful career,
• respecting your wife’s wishes,
• having plenty of spare time.
• What are your goals in life?
• What does your work mean to you?
• What does your marriage/family mean to you?

4. DECISION. Write your decision. Follow step 3 of CCT.

5. COMMUNICATION. Follow step 4 of CCT. How will you tell your boss? How will you tell your wife? Remember the Model of Communication to help you with the channel.

6. RISKS & CONSEQUENCES: What possible risks and consequences could happen because of your decision?

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read the Scenario and Instructions carefully.

4. Use the HEADINGS for each question: SITUATION, INFORMATION, BARRIERS, ALTERNATIVES, DECISION, COMMUNICATION, RISKS & CONSEQUENCES

6. Make a cover page with your NAME, ID, SECTION. Paste RUBRIC under these.

SAMPLE ANSWER FORMAT

SITUATION

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VALUES

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DECISION

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RISK AND CONSEQUENCES