The Decision-Making Process
What is decision making?
The process of identifying and selecting alternatives based on the preferences of the decision maker
What is a goal?
A goal is a broad statement of purpose.
Learning how to budget money or earnings to meet your obligations is.....
Managing your financial resources.
What is one of the greatest sources of stress?
Change
What does planned happenstance mean?
Hint: pg 150
Unplanned events that create new opportunities.
What are three things to consider when making a decision?
Your goals, lifestyle, values or experiences.
What is an objective?
An objective is the specific and practical steps used to accomplish goals.
Give us an example of a medium range goal.
True or False: Making some effort to effectively communicate your value will increase your chance of getting employed.
False
Extra effort
Defining your goals and knowing how to reach them are two examples of.....
Successful Career Planning
When you feel stuck what are some questions you should ask yourself?
What are my assumptions?
What are my feelings?
Why am I clinging to this behavior?
What further information do I need in order to generate alternatives?
True or False: The best approach for the initiative decision maker is to fantasize and describe an ideal occupation.
True
The goal is to set aside at least _____ percent of your income every month.
10%
Name at least two stress management techniques.
Take time for yourself
Maintain or start a realistic exercise schedule
Socialize
Remind yourself about personal strengths
Practice gratitude
Encourage sense of humor
Keep eyes on the goal
When selecting a job, what are two issues to address?
Job Information
Training Requirements
What are three affirmations that make change possible?
BE DISSATISFIED WITH WHAT IS
YOU MUST HAVE A CONCEPT OF WHAT WOULD BE BETTER
YOU MUST BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A WAY TO GET THERE
Out of the four goals, list two points you should remember when setting goals and objectives.
Consider what you are willing to give up getting what you want.
Give yourself a realistic timeline to reach your goal.
Set your goals high.
Reward yourself after completing each objective and after reaching each goal.
What should you consider for financial security?
Setting Financial Goals
Saving Money
Credit Cards
Insurance and Health Needs
Budgeting
Developing a sense of control
As part of your data collection what should you consider?
Hint: pg 149
Feelings
Hunches
Intuition
List at least two decision making styles and describe them.
Planning
Impulsive
Intuitive
Compliant
Delaying
Fatalistic
Agonizing
Paralytic
Defaulting
What are 6 steps necessary to make an informed and desirable decision?
Define Goal
Assess Alternatives
Gather Information
Refine Goal
Take Action
Assess Outcome Probability and Desirability
What is one of the best methods to insure financial independence?
Learning how to manage your credit card.
When you encounter obstacles to maintain your self-esteem and motivation to find work, what do you need to do?
You will need to activate coping strategies.
True or False: People who reach their goals know how to manage their time.
True