The Loaned Car $($Scenario$)$

Colleen is a student, and her older brother has loaned her an old car. The car is in need of several repairs before she will feel comfortable driving it$.$

Before talking with an automotive repair person, Colleen needs to assess which factors are relevant to her decision. The car needs new brakes, tires, a muffler, a tune$-$up$,$ and could also use some bodywork to repair dents and scratches. After consideration, Colleen decides that safety and reliability are relevant. This is which step in the decision$-$making process?

Question $11$ options:

select an alternative

analyze alternatives

develop alternatives

identify decision criteria