The rational decision-making process offers an organized and systematic process, but can be thrown completely off and render a useless decision if which key step is incorrect?
A) Problem identification
B) Alternative generation
C) Alternative selection
D) Alternative implementation
E) Alternative evaluation

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Problem identification is the foundational step in the rational decision-making process. If the problem is incorrectly identified, all subsequent steps will be based on a faulty premise, leading to a potentially useless decision.

The Rational Decision-Making Process Offers an Organized and Systematic Process