Your supervisor asks whether you would be willing to work a double shift. Before answering, you implement your decision-making skills

You realize that you could use the extra money to pay your child's tuition, but who will pick your child up from school? You begin to think about your support system and decide to call your mother. She informs you that she is available and would love to have her grandchild spend the night with her. You notify the supervisor that your are willing to work the double shift. What is your next step regarding this decision? a. Identify the need for a decision
b. Determine the outcomes
c. Identify all alternative actions and benefits
d. Evaluate your decision


D
You have followed the steps of the decision-making process. The final step is to evaluate your
decision. This might be done when you return home and question your child and mother about their
visit.

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