Scenario - Vaughn Bately

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Scenario - Vaughn Bately
Vaughn Bately manages a group of eight electrical engineers at Defiance Designs. His team is highly trained and well respected by experts both inside and outside the company. Recently one of Vaughn's engineers suggested a new technique for the development and use of an argon laser. There appeared to be rich potential for this technology, but Vaughn wasn't certain that developing this technology was the best use of his limited resources. Vaughn was facing a significant decision.
-Which of the following steps would Vaughn not take in making his decision?

• A) Sense and recognize the decision requirement.
• B) Implement the chosen alternative.
• C) Create a set of alternatives
• D) Diagnose and analyze problem causes.
• E) All of these would be included.

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