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StylesStyles
Refers to patterns we use when faced with Refers to patterns we use when faced with presented: "decide now decisionspresented: "decide now decisions
Many different ways to classify stylesMany different ways to classify styles
Most describe styles using some elements Most describe styles using some elements of logic and intuitionof logic and intuition
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Impulsive DeciderImpulsive Decider
One who takes the first alternative that is; One who takes the first alternative that is; think later. Don't look before you leap." think later. Don't look before you leap."
Can be panic, confusion or anxietyCan be panic, confusion or anxiety
Can be a decision of little importanceCan be a decision of little importance
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Fatalistic DeciderFatalistic Decider
One who leaves the resolution of the One who leaves the resolution of the decision up to the environment or fate: decision up to the environment or fate: "Whatever will be will be." "Whatever will be will be."
‘‘I don’t mind what I do - whatever turns I don’t mind what I do - whatever turns up.’ up.’
Fatalists leave everything to chance. Fatalists leave everything to chance.
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Compliant DeciderCompliant Decider
One who goes along with someone else's One who goes along with someone else's plan rather than making an independent plan rather than making an independent decisiondecision
"If it's OK with you, it's OK with me." "If it's OK with you, it's OK with me." "Anything you say." "Anything you say."
Often trying to please othersOften trying to please others
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Procrastination DeciderProcrastination Decider One who delays thought and action on a One who delays thought and action on a problem: "I'll think about it later." problem: "I'll think about it later."
One who avoids a decision or makes up One who avoids a decision or makes up an answer to end the discussion.an answer to end the discussion.
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Agonizing DeciderAgonizing Decider
One who spends much time and thought One who spends much time and thought in gathering data and analyzing in gathering data and analyzing alternatives only to get lost amidst the data alternatives only to get lost amidst the data gatheredgathered
"I can't make up my mind. I don't know "I can't make up my mind. I don't know what to do." what to do."
This person wants to make the ‘right’ This person wants to make the ‘right’ decision. decision.
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Intuitive DeciderIntuitive Decider
One who decides based on what is felt, One who decides based on what is felt, but cannot be verbalized: "It feels right." but cannot be verbalized: "It feels right."
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Play-it-Safe DeciderPlay-it-Safe Decider
One who almost always picks the One who almost always picks the alternative with perceived lowest level of alternative with perceived lowest level of risk.risk.
" I like anthropology, but I can get a job in " I like anthropology, but I can get a job in accounting." accounting."
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PlannerPlanner
One whose strategy is based on a rational One whose strategy is based on a rational approach with some balance between the approach with some balance between the cognitive and emotionalcognitive and emotional
These are organized decision makers who These are organized decision makers who consider alternatives and follow a strategy.consider alternatives and follow a strategy.
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Style QuizStyle Quiz
I enjoy jobs that are:I enjoy jobs that are:A.A. Technical & well definedTechnical & well defined
B.B. Have considerable varietyHave considerable variety
C.C. Allow independent actionAllow independent action
D.D. Involve peopleInvolve people
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I communicate best with others:I communicate best with others:A.A. In a direct, one to one basisIn a direct, one to one basis
B.B. In writingIn writing
C.C. By having a group discussionBy having a group discussion
D.D. In a formal meeting In a formal meeting
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When I am not sure of what to do I:When I am not sure of what to do I:A.A. Rely on intuitionRely on intuition
B.B. Search for factsSearch for facts
C.C. Look for a compromiseLook for a compromise
D.D. Wait before making a decisionWait before making a decision
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When I am under stress I:When I am under stress I:A.A. Become anxiousBecome anxious
B.B. Concentrate on the problemConcentrate on the problem
C.C. Become frustratedBecome frustrated
D.D. Am forgetfulAm forgetful
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I dislike:I dislike:A.A. Losing controlLosing control
B.B. Boring workBoring work
C.C. Following rulesFollowing rules
D.D. Being rejectedBeing rejected
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Whenever possible I avoid:Whenever possible I avoid:A.A. Long debatesLong debates
B.B. Incomplete workIncomplete work
C.C. Using numbers or formulasUsing numbers or formulas
D.D. Conflict with others Conflict with others
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When time is important I:When time is important I:A.A. Decide and act quicklyDecide and act quickly
B.B. Follow plans and prioritiesFollow plans and priorities
C.C. Refuse to be pressuredRefuse to be pressured
D.D. Seek guidance or supportSeek guidance or support
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In social settings I generally:In social settings I generally:A.A. Speak with othersSpeak with others
B.B. Think about what is being saidThink about what is being said
C.C. Observe what is going onObserve what is going on
D.D. Listen to the conversation Listen to the conversation
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Scores range among stylesScores range among styles
Highest score is preferred styleHighest score is preferred style
Large difference among scores means a Large difference among scores means a stronger preferencestronger preference
Groupings of scores means more flexibility Groupings of scores means more flexibility in making decisionin making decision
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Add up the lettersAdd up the letters– More A’s = DirectiveMore A’s = Directive– More B’s = AnalyticMore B’s = Analytic– More C’s = ConceptualMore C’s = Conceptual– More D’s = Behavioral More D’s = Behavioral
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AnalyticAnalytic ConceptualConceptual
BehavioralBehavioralDirectiveDirective
Rational IntuitiveWay of Thinking
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Ambiguity – the condition of being doubtful Ambiguity – the condition of being doubtful or uncertainor uncertain
Rational – based on reasonRational – based on reason
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AnalyticalAnalytical
High tolerance for ambiguityHigh tolerance for ambiguityGather as many facts as possible Gather as many facts as possible Develop complex solutionsDevelop complex solutionsEnjoys challenging situationsEnjoys challenging situations
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ConceptualConceptual
High tolerance for ambiguityHigh tolerance for ambiguity
Consider broad range of information Consider broad range of information
Intuitive and use interpersonal Intuitive and use interpersonal considerations considerations
Tend toward participative decision makingTend toward participative decision making
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BehavioralBehavioral
Low tolerance for ambiguityLow tolerance for ambiguity
Focus on peopleFocus on people
Low data input into decisionsLow data input into decisions
Enjoy cognitive simplicityEnjoy cognitive simplicity
Deep concern for peopleDeep concern for people
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DirectiveDirective
Low tolerance for ambiguityLow tolerance for ambiguitySystematicSystematicTechnical in nature and based on factsTechnical in nature and based on factsTend to be autocraticTend to be autocraticUse little information, consider few Use little information, consider few alternatives, and tend toward controlalternatives, and tend toward controlSimple, clear-cut decisionsSimple, clear-cut decisionsEfficient and rely on rulesEfficient and rely on rules
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Why do we care?Why do we care?
Affects amount of information needed for Affects amount of information needed for decisiondecision
Affects othersAffects others
Help you identify how you approach Help you identify how you approach decisions and whether you need to work decisions and whether you need to work on a new styleon a new style
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How could we become more flexible in How could we become more flexible in using other styles?using other styles?
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ReferencesReferences
Decision Making StylesDecision Making Styles
Dinklage, as referenced by Dinklage, as referenced by www.byu.edu/ccc/Career_Planning/assistwww.byu.edu/ccc/Career_Planning/assistance/decision.htm ance/decision.htm
My Decision – helpMy Decision – help
http://learning.staffs.ac.uk/careers/http://learning.staffs.ac.uk/careers/careersweb/cplanning/careersweb/cplanning/mydecisionhelp.html mydecisionhelp.html
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