Which of the following is one of the five SIGI subsystems developed to assist college students by clarifying values, locating and identifying occupational options, comparing choices, learning planning skills, and developing rational career decision-making skills?

• A. Analyze
• B. Compare
• C. Locate
• D. Decide

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that one SIGI subsystem is built around evaluating options by comparing them against each other. After a student clarifies personal values and locates or identifies occupational options, this comparison step helps them weigh the different paths side by side. By examining how each option measures up on factors such as required education, time to enter the field, job prospects, salary potential, work conditions, and alignment with values, the student can see trade-offs clearly and identify which options fit best. This organized comparison creates a rational basis for making a well-informed career choice and planning the next steps. Other subsystems focus on finding options, naming options, or planning and deciding, but they don’t center the evaluative side of weighing alternatives.