A Rational Decision Making Model (A.K.A Decision-Making Grid) is a graph-like form that people use to make decisions. Elements of this form include the costs and benefits of a decision--as well as alternatives.
When using this "graph", people must ask themselves the following questions and complete the following statements:
P: What is the PROBLEM?
-What decision are you trying to make?
-What is the issue at hand?
A: What are the ALTERNATIVES?
-What actions are you considering?
-What options are available to you in this decision?
C: What are the CRITERIA important to the decision?
-What goals do you hope to accomplish in making your decision?
-What characteristics are you looking for in your result?
-Which criteria are more important than others? How do you rank them?
E: EVALUATE each alternative.
-Evaluate each alternative on the basis of each criterion.
-Give each alternative a plus (+) or a minus (-) based on how well the alternatives meet each criterion.
D: Make a DECISION.
-Calculate the net value of each alternative; which alternative best meets your highest-ranking criteria?
-What do you gain with each alternative?
-What do you give up with each alternative?
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