Ch 4 Decision Making

Results of a decision; can be good or bad

• consequences

• problem solving

• 10-10-10 rule

• impulsive decision making

Some people rely almost entirely on others to make decisions for them. They are following the ________________ style of decision making.

• Authority

• Intuitive

• Fatalistic

• Impulsive

Believing that your decisions will not change outcome; whatever is meant to be will usually happen anyway.

• Impulsive

• Authority

• Fatalistic

• Rational

Making quick decisions based upon how you feel at that moment

• involuntary

• rational

• reflexive

• impulsive

Making choices using your head instead of your heart (feelings)

• rational style of decision making

• opportunity cost

• emotional

• passive-aggressive

Qualities that make an individual unique

• work environments

• personal characteristics

• personal orientation

• mechanical orientation

Settings of where you work

• Goal setting

• Work environment

• Trends

• Government oppression

Prefer working with machines, tools, and hands on projects. Typically prefer "doing" vs "talking"

• scientific

• environmental orientation

• spatial perception

• mechanical orientation

Enjoy physical activity outdoors; fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, bicycling, etc

• environmental orientation

• spatial

• creative

• sociable

People who frequently use their intellect or mind to solve problems.

• Spatial

• Scientific

• creative

• introspective