It is concluded that students must learn that in a democracy settlements, not fixed solutions, must be sought for existing social problems. (SD)

The amount and type of decision-making activities available to and used by adolescents are examined. Adolescents' effectiveness in making decisions, methods they employ while doing so, and various decision-making models that may help adolescents perfect decision-making skills are discussed. (CJ)

Describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of simulations developed to teach and assess nurses' clinical decision-making skills. Includes recommendations for using this method of evaluation and for improving nurses' judgment skills. (Author)

Administrators are advised that the key to making decisions while preserving peace of mind is to give themselves enough options to avoid feeling trapped. Six different decision-making strategies are described. (Author/MLF)

Teaching decision making in the classroom provides an excellent opportunity for students to clarify their feelings regarding problems that employers experience with entry-level employees. Some of these may include excessive absences, inappropriate dress, the effect of personal problems on job performance, and ethics in the work situation. (CT)

Explores the extent to which computer facilities can be used to support organizational decision-making processes beyond mere performance of information retrieval. Human perceptual and judgmental processes, as they apply to organizational decisions, are examined as a basis for the design of a generalized, intelligent problem processor. (Author/RAO)

Introduces the concept of an "integrated" approach to the teaching of drama. Contends that arguments against dualism, which writers have advanced run the risk of moving drama towards an arid form of behaviorism. Uses the writing of Wittgenstein to elucidate the concept of "integration." Concludes that an appropriate approach to teaching drama will…

Study explored the applicability of client participation in the supervision process with young probationers who are usually regarded as immature and lacking both the self confidence and the ability to make "right" decisions. Findings indicate that youth probationers can participate in the service if allowed to, and support the promotion…

The Consumer Judging contest conducted by the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service focuses on decision-making skills. Objectives are to help teenagers (1) make knowledgeable, rational decisions about purchases; (2) maximize resources; (3) obtain goods and services reflecting lifestyles, values, and goals; and (4) be responsible consumers. (JOW)

Defines the cooperative group decision-making process of consensus, contrasts it with voting and compromise, and presents an illustrative situation. Describes individual consensus skills, the role of group facilitator, pitfalls of the process, and use of consensus in educational settings and large organizations. (SV)

A study evaluated effects of providing sampling opportunities on preference development of two adults with severe disabilities. Opportunities for sampling drink items were presented, followed by choice opportunities for selections at the sampling site and a non-sampling site. Participants developed a definite response consistency in selections at…

A study examined the relationship between perceived occupational barriers and career decision-making (CDM) attitudes, knowledge of CDM principles, and CDM self-efficacy of 188 college students. Findings indicate that the perception of occupational barriers may not negatively influence the career development process. (Author/JOW)

Seminal articles are not only timely in their ability to push the field in new directions but are often timeless in their message. As relevant today as it was 20 years ago, Mayer Shevin's and Nancy Klein's 1984 article on the importance of choice making raises thought-provoking implications about what choice making is, why it is essential in the…

Contemporary supply chains are vastly complex, and decisions made by actors have system-wide consequences that these might not be able to foresee. There are gaps between "best practice"-founded theory and actual practice in supply chains. To remedy this, we argue, the supply chain actors need to enhance systems knowledge. There is a need to…

The purpose of this article is to describe how preservice teachers are prepared to make on-the-spot instructional decisions at the University of Northern Iowa. On-the-spot instructional decision making, also known as "improvisational" or "interactive teaching", occurs in three distinct episodes: an initial assessment of…