The Gilbreths have a large family with $12$ children. They need to buy a new vehicle that will serve everyone, including $4$ teenagers who are of driving age or approaching it$.$ Their criteria include safety, gas mileage, reliability, and seating for $14.$ They are following the rational decision$-$making process so that they can have a family discussion without heated words. What is the next step?

Question $12$ options:

Generate alternatives

Identify the problem

Evaluate alternatives

Weigh the decision criteria