4. The Satisficing Model Expand on alternatives Does alternative meet satisficing Criteria ? Select first alternative that meets criteria and is considered “ good enough” Problem identified Problem simplified Satisficing criteria set Identify alternatives Compare alternatives one at a time against criteria YES NO
5. The Implicit Favorite Model Need for a decision is determined Select an implicit favorite alternative Identify other alternatives Establish criteria to match implicit favorite Compare alternatives with implicit favorite criteria Confirm implicit favorite Select implicit favorite 1 2 3 4 5
6. Problems Situations in Life Priority Problem Causes for Problem Most Likely Cause Make A Decision Alternatives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Determining the need for a decision