DECISION MAKING
Meaning of Decision Making
In life, everybody makes choices, the choice you make from many alternatives you have is the decision you have taken.
Sometimes, decisions are simple and at other times complicated or complex. It should be noted however, that the decision you make can make your life good or make your life bad.
Decision making can simply be defined as the process of choosing among alternatives. It can only take place when there are two or more things to choose from.
You may need to make a decision on your next line of action or between these two alternatives opting out of school to join a football club or stay in school to obtain a certificate that will help you make progress in life.
The decision you make from these choices will go a long way to determine what your life will become. Therefore you should choose wisely.
Importance of Decision Making
(i) It helps to minimize mistakes.
(ii) It assists us to identify our values.
(iii) It helps us to build self esteem
(iv) It assists us in taking responsibility for our actions.
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