662 problem solving

Problem Solving
Background
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Phoebes has been working for the fabric factory for six years now.
She likes her job, but it´s hard work, and the pay is not very good.
Last year. Phoebes enrolled in evening classes at a cost of $300 /
semester. She´s taking computer classes. After three years of
study, she will get a certificate and then can get a better paying

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job at a different company.
Phoebes’ boss thinks she is a very good worker. She´s always on
time, works hard, and never misses work. He wants to enroll her in
a 6 month management training job skills and allow her to move into
a better position at the fabric factory.

Task1: As a class, fill the following chart based on the background
information. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan.

Phoebes ´Plan

Boss´s Plan

Course of Study
Cost of Study
Future Goal
Length of Study

Task 2: In your groups, decide whether Phoebes should accept the boss

´s offer or continue taking computer classes. Explain your decision to the
entire class and be prepared to give reasons for it.