H4.

Kanha is a student at the University of Tennessee who recently got his first F. Now he has to make a decision about how to get his grades back up. Having recently taken a class on decision making, Kanha decides to follow the six-step process for deciding what to do. What problem is Kanha most likely to face during the development of alternatives step in the decision-making process?

Satisficing, or choosing the first solution that works, not the best solution

Neglecting to gather information on whether or not the plan was successful

Not having the time to take all of the steps outlined in his plan

Considering only "tried and true" solutions without creating new possibilities

George is a manager at Motorola who has lost five of his employees last year. Now he has to make a decision about how to retain the employees on his team. Having recently taken a class on decision making, George decides to follow the six-step process for deciding what to do. What problem is George most likely to face during the implementation of chosen alternative step in the decision-making process?

Not being aware enough of things going on around him to see where problems and opportunities exist

Not having the time to take all of the steps outlined in his plan

Satisficing, or choosing the first solution that works, not the best solution

Considering only "tried and true" solutions without creating new possibilities