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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