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CO: Making Decisions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to give up something to resolve a conflict | compromise |
| clash of ideas or values | conflict |
| the choice between two or more possibilities | decision |
| the steps one takes to make the best decision | decision-making process |
| to look at closely and judge | evaluate |
| the course of action one decides to take at the end of the decision-making process | plan |
| anything a person has or uses to reach a goal | resource |
| a decision or plan that can be changed | tentative |
| Identify the decision you must make. Be as specific as possible. Narrow your ideas so that you can focus on just one decision. | Define your needs or wants |
| When you analyze something, you carefully study all its parts. | Analyze Your Resources |
| Possible choices. There are usually at least two options whenever you face a decision. | Identify Your Options |
| Find out as much as you can about your options. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? | Gather Information |
| When you appraise your choices, you judge their value or importance to you. Review the information you've gathered. | Evaluate Your Options |
| This is the point where you actually decide. Now is the time to choose one of your options. | Make a Decision |
| A decision is not real until you take action on your choice. When you make a decision, you set a goal for yourself. | Plan How to Reach Your Goal |