Sort the statements into the correct steps $($the step number should correspond to the item$)$

$1$

a$.$ Selection of the preferred alternative

$2$

b$.$ Selection of a decision criterion

$3$

c$.$ Performance monitoring and post evaluation of results

$4$

d$.$ Analysis and comparison of alternatives

$5$

e$.$ Problem definition

$6$

f$.$ Development of alternatives

$7$

g$.$ Development of prospective outcomes