Can give me example in relation to the 6 steps of the Rational Decision -Making Model? There are no examples in the textbook.
yee fong, Maggie, Ray, or whoever --
You may have to search and research, but once you learn some good sources and methods, you should have success. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library. Libraries these days subscribe to enormous research databases, and they are often more useful than Internet searches. Ask your librarian if you have access to EBSCOHost -- it has several databases within it, including at least three for health sciences, one for military and government, one huge one for academic research, and others.
For Internet searching:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). Another is to start out at http://scholar.google.com. However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html
http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T
... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/evaluate.html
Happy searching.
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Of course! The Rational Decision-Making Model is a systematic process used to make logical and well-thought-out decisions. It consists of six steps:
1. Define the Problem: The first step is to clearly define and understand the problem or the decision that needs to be made. For example, imagine you are trying to decide whether to purchase a new car.
2. Identify the Criteria: In this step, you should identify the criteria or factors that are important in making the decision. For instance, some criteria for buying a car may include price, fuel efficiency, safety features, reliability, and style.
3. Weigh the Criteria: Next, you need to assign weights or importance to each criterion to reflect their relative importance in the decision-making process. For example, if your primary concern is fuel efficiency, you might assign a higher weight to that criterion compared to others.
4. Generate Alternatives: In this step, brainstorm and generate a list of possible alternatives or choices that could potentially solve the problem or fulfill the criteria. In the car-buying example, possible alternatives might include different car models or brands.
5. Evaluate the Alternatives: Evaluate each alternative against the criteria established in step 2. This can involve researching and gathering information about each alternative, such as reading reviews, comparing prices, test-driving cars, and seeking recommendations from others.
6. Make the Decision: After carefully evaluating the alternatives, you can make an informed decision based on the analysis of the criteria and the evaluation of the alternatives. In our example, you would select the car that best meets your criteria, such as one that offers good fuel efficiency, falls within your budget, and has positive reviews.
It's important to note that these steps can be iterative, meaning you may need to revisit previous steps as new information becomes available or as your preferences change. The Rational Decision-Making Model provides a structured approach to making decisions, ensuring that you consider all relevant factors and make the best possible choice.