Molly Works in the Human Resource Department at Turtle Shells

question 151

Multiple Choice

Molly works in the human resource department at Turtle Shells, Inc. She believes she is seeing an increase in drinking problems among the workforce. She thinks she needs to investigate further. She is at what stage of the managerial decision making process?

• A) Diagnosis and analysis of causes
• B) Development of alternatives
• C) Recognition of decision requirement
• D) Evaluation and feedback
• E) Selection of desired alternatives

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