The Decision Making Process1. Identify Problem2. List alternatives3. List Pros/Cons of each

alternative4. Make the best decision5. Evaluate your decision

1) Identify the ProblemIdentify Problem

◦I need to get to school on time every day

2) List AlternativesDrive myselfGet ride from friend/siblingTake the bus

3) List Pros and ConsPros Cons

Drive Myself FreedomCan leave later than bus, more sleep.Can stay after school when needed.

Expenses: gas, car, parkingDon’t have driver’s license.Might end up driving all my friends

Get Ride from friend/sibling

Can leave later than bus, more sleep.

Dependent on the rider to be on time.Possible tardies.Might not want to stay after school when I do.

Take the bus Always on time to school.Activity bus available after school.

Leaves my neighborhood at 6:10 a.m.Cold waiting for bus.

4) Make the best decision

I’ll have my friends drive me because I get to sleep in late and have fun.

5) Evaluate your decisionI use to have my friends drive

me, but after getting three tardies, I decided it was better to take the bus.

My new decision is to take the bus.

Assignment

1. Working in a group and using the magazines provided in class or online sources, use the Decision Making Process to select a product.

2. Complete and turn in your form today.

3. Be prepared to present.

What product do you want and why. I’m shopping for a phone so I can take great

pictures, update Facebook, and surf the Web.

I’m shopping for a phone so I can text and make phone calls at the lowest monthly fee.

If shopping for a car, what are your needs? Driving to school? Taking your family on vacations?

If shopping for a computer, what will you use it for? School? Gaming? Website Design? Photo Editing? Watching movies? Updating Facebook?...)

Decision Making Process EvaluationTomorrow you’ll be given

completed forms from students in my other classes.

You will evaluate how well they followed the Decision Making Process.

They will evaluate you, too.