Planned change is a purposeful, systematic effort to alter or bring about change. What occurs next after alternative solutions to a problem are determined and analyzed?
A) All of the alternative solutions are implemented.
B) A course of action is chosen from among the alternatives.
C) The effects of the change are evaluated.
D) The change is stabilized and established.
Ans: B
After determining and analyzing alternative solutions to a problem, select a course of action from the possible alternatives. It is best to avoid initiating too many courses of action and thereby dissipating resources and energy.
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