The stages of rational decision making, in order, are:
A) Identify the problem or opportunity; generate alternative solutions; evaluate alternatives; and implement and evaluate the solution.
B) Generate alternative solutions; identify the problem or opportunity; evaluate alternatives; and implement and evaluate the solution.
C) Evaluate alternatives; identify the problem or opportunity; generate alternative solutions; and implement and evaluate the solution.
D) Evaluate alternatives; generate alternative solutions; identify the problem or opportunity; and implement and evaluate the solution.
E) Identify the problem or opportunity; evaluate alternatives; generate alternative solutions; and implement and evaluate the solutions.

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The stages of rational decision making are generally accepted as: identifying the problem or opportunity, generating alternative solutions, evaluating the alternatives, and implementing and evaluating the solution. This sequence ensures that decision-makers have considered all relevant factors before making a final decision. Choice A lists the stages in the correct order.

The Stages of Rational Decision Making, in Order, Are