The rational choice paradigm of decision making does NOT assume that:
A) organizational goals are clear and agreed upon.
B) the outcomes of all alternatives are known.
C) all alternatives should be considered.
D) information is freely available.
E) decision makers tend to choose the first alternative exceeding the minimum standard.

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The rational choice paradigm of decision making assumes that decision makers will choose the alternative that maximizes their utility, not simply the first alternative that meets a minimum standard. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

The Rational Choice Paradigm of Decision Making Does NOT Assume