Steps in the Decision-Making Process This exercise will reinforce the understanding of the rational decision-making process. Much of a supervisor's job consists of making decisions that cover all functions of management Including organizing tasks, handling personnel Issues, assessing training needs, and motlvating employees to do a good job. Sometimes supervisors make decisions llke these without giving any thought to the process, Just because It feels right or it's the way this situation has always been handled. Many times decisions can be Improved upon by giving thought to the overall decision-making process. everal years ago, a large athletic shoe manufacturer faced major threats Including Imminent bankruptcy. The CEO considered many olutions including changing the company's strategy to focus more on fashion (style and color) for shoes rather than performance, ducing production costs, and revising distribution channels in the United States. A team was assigned to thoroughly research each otential alternatlve. The research team presented its findings to upper management who then considered the pros and cons of ead ternatlve. As a result, the company created a new division focused on creating experimental fashion products that they sold at pscale boutiques and department stores. The company's sales soared, and the company decided to further expand the new divisic Step 2: Read the minicase and consider the situations encountered and the actions taken by the company. Drag each item to the appropriate step in the decision-making process