$4.$ Jim is using the rational decision$-$making process to decide a course of action for the marketing department. While selecting a preferred alternative, a fellow worker asks, $$What if something unexpected happens during the implementation of the alternative we have selected?$$ This type of question is an example of

Group of answer choices

a$.$ implementing the plan.

b$.$ developing marketing strategies.

c$.$ planning for contingencies.

d$.$ negative thinking.

e$.$ groupthink.