Dan works 50 to 60 hours a week supervising a group of engineers. He realizes that he is spending too much time training new engineers and starts thinking about new options. He could delegate the training to the senior engineers, ask the human resources department to offer training seminars, or require better work experience from all future employees. Which step in the rational model of decision making is Dan performing here?
A) Identifying the problem
B) Identifying alternative solutions
C) Getting feedback
D) Gathering and organizing facts

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Dan is identifying alternative solutions to his problem of spending too much time training new engineers. He is considering delegating the training to senior engineers, asking human resources to offer training seminars, or requiring better work experience from future employees. This step is part of the rational model of decision making where alternatives are identified and evaluated before making a decision.

Dan Works 50 to 60 Hours a Week Supervising a Group