Identify the processes of decision$-$making:

a$.$ Identify the problem, identify and weigh facts, evidence, and potential solutions, determine acceptable alternatives among the solutions, then choose, act on and evaluate a final decision to resolve an issue or problem.

b$.$ If the decision maker has sufficient experience, once the problem is identified, intuition alone is sufficient to make the right decision.

c$.$ Difficult, complex decisions should be made by the senior executive; input from other stakeholders is not needed.

d$.$ Identify the problem, identify important facts, use the most popular solution.