Managers are often engaged in decision-making. There are numerous logical steps to reach a decision. The step least likely to used by a manager for…

Choice "b" is correct. Establishing a strategic vision is not normally included as part of the logical

steps to reach a decision. Although decision-making techniques are incorporated as part of

establishing a strategic vision and consideration of strategic issues is important, the process of

deriving the vision is not considered part of the decision-making process.

Choice "a" is incorrect. Obtaining information as a basis for selecting between alternatives is

generally viewed as a critical part of decision-making.

Choice "c" is incorrect. Selecting alternatives is a specific decision-making action that is generally

included as one of the steps identified in decision-making.

Choice "d" is incorrect. Identifying alternative courses of action from which to choose is a

decisionmaking process that is generally included as one of the steps identified in decision-making.