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Values/Goals Factors Affecting Choice. Lifestyle. A person’s typical way of life. An idea or a belief that a person has which is important and which gives direction and meaning to life. Value. Ends toward which effort is directed. Goals. Characteristics of Short-Term Goals.
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Values/Goals Factors Affecting Choice
Lifestyle A person’s typical way of life
An idea or a belief that a person has which is important and which gives direction and meaning to life Value
Ends toward which effort is directed Goals
Characteristics of Short-Term Goals • Short Term Goals • Descriptions of specific behaviors and outcomes to accomplish in a relatively short period of time (1 month or less). • Relatively small resources • Reasonable end point within sight
Characteristics of Long-Term Goals • Long Term Goals • Broad statements giving overall direction to one’s life • Usually require one year or more to accomplish • Made up of a series of short-term goals
Guidelines for Goal Setting • Imaginable-clear, thinkable, understandable to the goal-setter • Believable-possible to achieve • Achievable-possible to attain,should not be set in concrete • Controllable-manageable, particularly if other people are involved • Measurable-stated in measurements of time and/or quantity • Desirable-want to do it • Growth Facilitating-never destructive to you, others, society
Determine 1 short and 1 long term consumer goal Are both goals: • Imaginable • Believable • Achievable • Controllable • Measurable • Desirable • Growth facilitating
Decision Making Process • Define the problem • Consider all the options • Weigh the advantages & disadvantages • Make the decision • Act on the decision • Evaluate the decision
Summary Definitions Characteristics of goals Guidelines of goal setting Decision making process