The steps, in order, in the decision$-$making process are: $($a$)$ identify issue, analyse information, gather information, identify decision$-$making tool, evaluate results; make a decision. $($b$)$ gather information; identify decision$-$making tool; identify issue, evaluate results; analyse information; make a decision. $($c$)$ identify issue; gather information; identify decision$-$making tool; analyse information; evaluate results; make a decision. $($d$)$ gather information; identify issue; identify decision$-$making tool, evaluate results; analyse; make a decision