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Harmes, "Genetic Decision Making Model"

award Notable because it is heavily values-driven, and because it finds both the best and worst solutions

SOURCE FOR THE PROCEDURE

indentHarmes, Harry H. "Genetic Decision Making Model." 1994. http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1994/genetic_decision_making.html (7 June 1999). This method was originally developed by Jon Hendrix at Ball State University.

THE PROCEDURE ITSELF

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  1. Starting with the following list of "I values," cross out those values that have no meaning for you. Add others that do have meaning for you. Add a phase, expressing what each means to you for each "I value" you select.
    Self-worth Harmony   Food/Warmth/Shelter   Friendship   Recreation   Self-preservation   Work/Labor   Relaxation   Solitude   Ownership   Prestige   Truth/Wisdom   Being Liked   Success   Justice   Self-confidence   Sensory Pleasure   Self-control   Empathy   Discovery   Equity/Rights   Self-assertion   Curiosity   Personal Health   Creativity   Security   Being/Self   Power/Authority   Honesty   Wholeness   Education   Interdependence   Service   Cooperation   Simplicity   Work   Divine   Knowledge   Beauty/Aesthetics   Tools/Technology   Human Dignity   Family/Belonging  
  2. Identify the problem:
    1. Write a short paragraph telling why this problem creates a conflict for you.
    2. Using the "I value" list, write down 5 values you hold that are involved in this conflict.
    3. In the column on the right of your values (above), rank those values with #1 being most important and #5 being least important to you.
  3. List as many solutions to the problem as you can. Include solutions that do not necessarily agree with your values. (minimum of 5)
  4. Rank the above, #1 being your first choice solution.
  5. List 8 "I values" that support your #1 solution.
  6. What solution did you rank last? Identify 5 "I values" that caused this last place ranking.
  7. Write down your first choice solution again.
    1. List probable consequences if this solution were implemented.
    2. List reasons why others may not agree with you.
  8. How confident are you that your solution will work? 
    1------ 2------ 3------ 4 
high                  low
confidence     confidence

WALT'S CHECKLIST

The same checklist was applied to all procedures.
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