Responsible decision making
- Responsible decision making
People have different ways of making decisions. Inactive decision making is delaying a decision in the hope that the situation will resolve itself. Reactive decision making is allowing the views and opinions of others to determine your decision. Proactive decision making, on the other hand, is looking at a decision that must be made, considering the options, choosing a plan of action, and taking responsibility for the outcome. Proactive decision making gives a person a greater degree of control over the problem situation being addressed.
In order to make proactive, responsible decisions, follow these seven steps:
1. State the problem.
2. List the options.
3. Think about the possible benefits and consequences of each option.
4. Consider your own value and beliefs.
5. Weigh the option and then decide which one to take. If possible, share your list with a friend or adult.
6. Act.
7. Evalauate the results.
See also:----
*Decision
*Decision making
*Inactive decision making
*Proactive decision making
*Reactive decision making
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