Which of the following is a step in the rational decision-making model?   

A. Seek consensus among leadership.
B. Identify the problem or opportunity.
C. Improve the chosen solution.
D. Test solutions on a small scale.
E. Implement a holding pattern.


B. Identify the problem or opportunity.

Typically there are four stages in rational decision making (see Figure 7.1): Stage 1: Identify the problem or opportunity, Stage 2: Think up alternative solutions, Stage 3: Evaluate alternatives and select a solution, and Stage 4: Implement and evaluate the solution chosen.

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