When the Overhead Cranes Crashed into Each Other for the Third

question 59

Multiple Choice

When the overhead cranes crashed into each other for the third time, Joe formed a team to look into ways to avoid future crashes. After a brainstorming session, the team settled on three ideas, any of which might work. The team has completed which step in the decision-making process?

• A) develop alternatives
• B) analyze alternatives
• C) select an alternative
• D) implement an alternative

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