Question

Diane was having a difficult time deciding on which of the colleges that accepted her

to attend. She made a chart and listed the colleges vertically. Horizontally she listed

her criteria; cost, proximity to home, having her major, and being near a city. She was

about to use the


A. randomization approach.

B. interest rate model.

C. paced decision making model.

D. balance sheet approach.

Answer 1

C. paced decision making model.

Step-by-step explanation:

The paced decision making model is useful in making logical decisions. In this approach the problem, alternatives, and criteria are first listed in a matrix and then evaluated so as to arrive at a logical decision. The problem is first listed along with alternatives to the issue at hand. Then several criteria which include expected results are then considered. A vertical and horizontal line is the application of the matrix.

In Diane's example, she had a problem; difficulty deciding on a college. She then used the paced matrix, listing the colleges vertically and her criteria horizontally. This approach would help her evaluate the problem objectively and reach a better decision.