'A discrepancy between an existing and a desired state of affairs' describes which of the steps in the decision-making process?
A)criteria weight allocation
B)analysis of alternatives
C)problem identification
D)decision effectiveness evaluation
E)decision criteria identification

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The statement describes the first step of the decision-making process, which is problem identification. It involves recognizing the gap between the current and the desired state of affairs and defining the decision's purpose.

'A Discrepancy Between an Existing and a Desired State of Affairs