Unit 6 Decision Making

Select the correct answer(s). Decision making and problem solving-.

• Must include a problem

• Must not include a problem

• Have clear options

• Require using data

Does the scenario below represent decision making or problem solving? Choose the correct answer.

The school band wants to go on an end of the year field trip. They have gathered information about Sea World, Fiesta Texas, and Schlitterbahn. They survey the band members and also check transportation and ticket prices. Based on the information the band members have, they decide to go to Fiesta Texas.

(a)  

Does the scenario below represent decision making or problem solving? Choose the correct answer.

The school band is planning to purchase new uniforms. The band members are unable to agree on a new uniform. They have gathered information about costs and delivery options so that they may vote on their uniform choice.

(a)  

Does the scenario below represent decision making or problem solving? Choose the correct answer.

The school band wants to go on an end of the year field trip.  They have gathered information about Sea World, Fiesta Texas, and Schlitterbahn.  They survey the band members and also check transportation and ticket prices.  Based on the information the band members have, they decide to go to Fiesta Texas.

(a)  

What is the definition of decision making?

• Creating a plan from new alternatives

• Creating a plan from existing alternatives

• Selecting a plan from existing alternatives

• Selecting a plan from new alternatives