Yr 12 C&E Decision Making Processes

Which of these is not a Decision Making Tool?

• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Six Thinking Hats
• Paired Comparison
• Edward De Bono

Essentially, what does Cost/Benefit Analysis involve?

• Weighing up strengths and weaknesses (pros and cons) between two or more alternatives
• Weighing up the amount of money that different alternatives cost
• Weighing up the pros and cons of a decision and seeing which has more
• Weighing up two different alternatives and deciding which one you would prefer to do

Which of the following is the first step in the Cost/Benefit Analysis process?

• Describe the decision or course of action under consideration
• List the quantitative costs associated with this decision (usually money and/or time). Then list the quantitative benefits.
• List the qualitative costs associated with this decision (usually money and/or time). Then list the qualitative benefits.
• Compare the costs and the benefits. You could use a ratings scale (eg 1-10; VH-VL)
• Make a decision/ choose a course of action. Summarise Why. Have a contingency (back-up)

Which of the following is the final step in the Cost/Benefit Analysis process?

• Describe the decision or course of action under consideration
• List the quantitative costs associated with this decision (usually money and/or time). Then list the quantitative benefits.
• List the qualitative costs associated with this decision (usually money and/or time). Then list the qualitative benefits.
• Compare the costs and the benefits. You could use a ratings scale (eg 1-10; VH-VL)
• Make a decision/ choose a course of action. Summarise Why. Have a contingency (back-up)

What is the main "role" of the White Hat?

• Neutral and Objective
• Emotional and Instinctive
• Positive and Supportive
• Negative and Critical
• Growth and Creativity

What is the main "role" of the Red Hat?

• Neutral and Objective
• Emotional and Instinctive
• Positive and Supportive
• Negative and Critical
• Growth and Creativity

What is the main "role" of the Yellow Hat?

• Neutral and Objective
• Emotional and Instinctive
• Positive and Supportive
• Negative and Critical
• Growth and Creativity

Which of these is not part of the role of the Blue Hat?

• Thinking about the thinking process itself
• Thinking about the goals and objectives
• Thinking about everyone else's feelings
• Thinking about how to stay on track

Which of the following does not describe the Six Thinking Hats decision making process?

• In a group, members put on physical different coloured hats to identify which group they are in
• Within a group, participants set aside their own ego and beliefs so that they consider a different way of thinking
• Within a group, the process allows a person to take on different role, and therefore a different way of thinking, that vary from their own way of approaching decision making and problem solving
• Although it is ideal for a group, individuals can use it on their own by switching in and out of different roles

Which of the following would not be a consideration of a Black Hat?

• What are the potential problems?
• What can go wrong?
• What are the difficulties surrounding the suggestion?
• What are the good things about the suggestion?