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    Question

    Rohan wants to buy a laptop. He wants a laptop that has 5 GB RAM, cost less than Rs.30,000 and is light weight. Which of the following step of rational decision-making is being performed here by Rohan?

    A Identification of the problem set Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Identification of criteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Identification of alternatives Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Evaluation of alternatives Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Selection of alternative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The steps in decision making include:

    • Identification of the problem or goal
    • Identification of criteria and importance of those criteria
    • Generate alternatives
    • Gather evidence and evaluate alternatives
    • Select 'best' alternative
    • Evaluation of the solution
    Here, the criteria for deciding which laptop to buy is being listed down by Rohan.

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