A520.3.1.RB_StevensEric

1. What are a few words that describe your decision-making style? Some of the words that I described in my decision making surprised me when I looked at the variety I have chosen. I chose cautious in the first word because I seem to look at all the options before making a quick decision. With this I have  learned from past practices that making a quick decision can sometimes be the wrong one even though it may feel right. The next word I chose was intuitive which I have always used in my decision making process. I have always used the gut feeling that it may be described sometimes. I understand that this can sometimes lead you in the wrong direction when the variables or evidence show you should go with other options. I have learned that variables change therefore the options or solutions change. I seem to be self-motivated in my decision making by being a self-starter and analyzing options before they are fully presented to me. The next that was described to me was rational which I use to look at the variables and see if they make sense and then explore all options then make a decision. I tend to site back and be passive at the beginning of my decision making process and look how others are approaching the problem. I will then present my idea of possible solution to the issue in an assertive manner when I feel the solution is viable.
2. What are the opposites of the words you chose? Risk taking is the first opposite where I can see the benefit of taking this approach but I have seen that there is time and place for this option. If you use this option on a regular basis you can have devastating consequences. By taking the logical approach you can miss clues that have not quite surfaced and disregard signs of option solutions. When you take an emotional approach to a decision you can overlook solutions that go against your feeling at that moment. Taking an active approach to a decision making process you can overlook possible solutions to other people who might have a good solution to a problem.By taking the quiet approach to a decision making process you can miss the opportunity to express your ideas on a solution at a critical time.
3. Could you see any benefits to making decision using an approach that is based on either the opposites or somewhere in-between and what outcomes would you expect to see? I think it it very important to take an approach to a decision using different types of responses. It is important not to be too extreme and and the same time be too conservative. This can make you appear to be either a person who is afraid to make a decision or someone who makes a quick decision and doesn't think it through.