In this discussion post, you will begin to think critically about decision$-$making. We will begin by taking a look at how to approach decisions before diving in$.$ In this week$$s discussion forum, you$$ll revisit a decision you made recently and think about key aspects of the decision.

Instructions

The decision$-$making process consists of five main steps:

Identify and define the problem.

Determine the criteria that will be used to evaluate alternative solutions.

Determine the set of alternative solutions.

Evaluate the alternatives.

Choose an alternative.

Think about a recent decision you had to make, either in business or in your personal life, and discuss each of the following:

How did you identify and define the problem?

What alternatives or options did you choose from?

What criteria did you use to evaluate your various options?

Which alternative or option did you choose? And if you could go back, what additional information or data do you think could$$ve helped you better make your decision?