The Decision$-$Making Process

human brain can comprehend$-$in increasingly shorter time frames. It is helpful, then, for managers to have a decision$-$making process.

The goal of this activity is for you to correctly order the steps in the six$-$step decision$-$making process.

Instructions: Place the steps of the six$-$step decision$-$making process in order with $"1"$ being the first step, and $"6"$ being the last step.

Rank the options below.

Solution test: Evaluate solutions in terms of feasibility $($can it be completed?$),$ suitability $($is it a permanent or a temporary fix?$),$ and acceptability $($can all participants form a consensus?$).$

Solution generation: Detail every solution possible, including ideas that seem farfetched.

Solution selection: Select the solution that best solves the problem and meets the needs of the business.

Solution implementation: If the solution solves the problem, then the decisions made were correct. If not, then the decisions were incorrect and the process begins again.

Problem identification: Define the problem as clearly and precisely as possible.

Data collection: Gather problem$-$related data, including who, what, where, why, and how. Be sure to gather facts, not rumors or opinions about the problem.