Identify a decision you have made recently. In a paragraph of 125 words, explain the process you used to make the decision. Share how

Question

you feel about the decision you made: Was it successful? Was it the best possible decision? Describe how using the seven-step
decision-making process might have changed the outcome of your decision.

Answer 1

Recently, I decided to buy a new laptop. To make this decision, I followed a process that started with defining the problem: that I needed a new laptop. I then identified my options by researching different brands and models. I considered my budget and weighed the features against the cost, finally selecting a laptop that fit both my needs and my price range. I also sought the advice of friends who knew more about tech than I did. Overall, I feel good about the decision I made. However, using the seven-step decision-making process may have helped me to gather more information, consider trade-offs more explicitly, and reflect more carefully on my preferences. It may have also helped me to think more broadly about the long-term implications of different options. If I had used the seven-step process I may have chosen a different laptop, but I am quite satisfied with my current choice.