CHAPTER 15

Types of Decisions Routine – made often. Minor. Ex: deciding what to wear or what time to leave. Major – important choices requiring careful thought because they affect a person’s career and personal life.

Types of Decisions Personal Decisions -decisions that require you to look at your personal values and ethics when making a choice or that will affect you personally. Ex: Deciding whether or not to confront a friend who shoplifts

Examining Questions Major or Minor? QuestionType of Question 1. Should I get married? 2. Which snack should I eat? 3. What outfit will I wear today? 4. Should I go to college? 5. Which career is best for me? 6. When should I go shopping?

DECISION MAKING PROCESS Seven step process for making important decisions carefully and logically- 1. Define the problem or question. 2. Establish goals 3. Identify resources 4. Consider alternatives 5. Make a decision 6. Implement it –or carry out 7. Evaluate the results

Career Decisions p. 281 Career decision = major decision What career you chooses will determine: ◦ People you meet ◦ The way you live ◦ Money you earn ◦ Satisfaction you get from life What are the advantages of using the decision- making process to address complex problem or decision?

Making a Career Plan p.282 Interests – what you like to do Personality Traits - long term goals –to be reached in several months or years. Abilities – physical and mental power to perform a task or skill well – learned through training Aptitudes – natural physical and mental talent for learning. short term goal - to be reached tomorrow, next week or within a few months.

Career Plan  Career Path A career plan examines the following: ◦ Extracurricular and volunteer activities ◦ Work or job experience ◦ Education and training requirements Each level in a career plan builds upon the previous one to help reach your career goal. Career Plan: sometimes called a Career Path is a list of job related steps that lead to a career goal.

Career Plan-steps including activities, work exp. and education/training that are needed to reach a career goal. Pg. 283 in textbook

Career Ladder- a series of related jobs available at different levels of education/training. pg. 284 in textbook

Creating a Career Ladder Entry-level job – beginners who lack experience or specialized training. Advanced-level job – work that requires special skills, knowledge and experience. Career ladder – A sequence of related jobs – from entry-level to advanced – available at different education levels. (p.284)

Using the Decision-Making Process Making Personal Decision ◦ Example: choosing a college; getting married Making Work Decisions ◦ Example: Improving job performance; asking for a raise Making Consumer Decisions ◦ Example: Buying a new car; housing; clothing