A decisiоn is а chоice mаde frоm аmong available alternatives. The senior operations manager wants to guide the team to make a logical decision that will further the organization's best interests. The manager guides the team to apply a four-stage process that includes: (1) identifying the problem, (2) Develop alternative solutions, (3) evaluate alternative and select a solution, and (4) implement and evaluate the solution chosen. The senior operations manager is using a _______________ decision making process.