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

$-$abcdefg$1$

$-$abcdefg$2$

$-$abcdefg$3$

$-$abcdefg$4$

$-$abcdefg$5$

$-$abcdefg$6$

$-$abcdefg$7$

Selection of the preferred alternative

Problem definition

Performance monitoring and post evaluation of results

Development of alternatives

Selection of a decision criterion

Analysis and comparison of alternatives

Development of prospective outcomes