Reduce the defect rate of a manufacturing process by 5% over the next 6 months. This example is an illustration of which of the following steps involved in a systematic decision-making process?
A. define the specific and measurable objectives the decision needs to accomplish
B. determine the best decision-making tool to use
C. evaluate each alternative solution
D. monitor the results
A. define the specific and measurable objectives the decision needs to accomplish
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A. two B. three C. four D. five