Metrocity is a large, growing community. One of ils problems has to do withi land use. There is a big piece of land that borders a lake on the southeast side of the city. The land has been vacant for several years. Young people of the community occasionally use the area for unauthorized picnics and swimming The owners of the land have defaulted on their taxes. The city now has to decide what to do with the land. A group of citizens, who call themselves “Citizens for Belter Living“, want the city to develop the land as a recreational area complete with swimming and picnic areas. A local business group wants to buy the land for a luxury hotel and conference center --something the city does not have. To develop the land for recreational purposes will cost $250,000. Funds also will be required to staff the area and to police and maintain it. The sale of the land for a hotel and conference center will provide $110,000 in revenue for the city. When the hotel and conference center are operational, there will be tax money coming into the city. But the community badly needs a recreational area, and the local citizens already pay high taxes for city services. The city manager has been asked to resolve the issue. Using the 7 Steps to Effective Decision Making. From the passage identify what should you write from the each steps.
1. Identify the Decision (problem)
2. Gather Information - what information is needed to make a good decision?, best sources of information. What is my purpose goal?
3. Identify the Alternatives - look at options. Possible paths of action.
4. Weigh the evidence - visualize what one option vs. the other would look and feel like
5. Choose among the alternatives - only after you have weighed your options. You may actually decide to combine your decisions.
6.Take Action
7. Review your decision - it's consequences - evaluate if you feel it was the right decision. Did you solve the problem? Are there additional questions and information you need?
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