One reason for the blackouts in Texas is that Texas has established its own separate power grid, cut off from the rest of the country. In order to avoid federal regulation, Texas refused to join interstate electrical grids, which also makes it impossible to borrow electricity from other states. Imagine yourself as a major decision maker in Texas, such as governor. After the winter storm, you are seriously considering whether Texas should join the interstate electrical grids to pursue a more stable and reliable electricity service network. Please apply the decision-making theories and answer the following five questions.

Q1. In order to make wise decisions about whether joining the interstate electrical grids, you would like to pick a decision-making approach and follow its procedures. Which decision-making approach or model will you choose? Please (1) identify one decision-making approach you preferred, (2) describe its main ideas, and (3) explain why you choose this approach to make this decision.

Q2. What information would you like to gather before making the decision? Please identify two pieces of information that you might need.

Q3. What values would you prioritize when making this decision or negotiating with other stakeholders? Please identify two and explain why you think these values are important in this particular case.