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Failure to define and to understand the decision problem adequately is what causes the greatest difficulty in decision making. 

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  1. The objectives have been defined and alternative courses of action have been identified which may lead to these objectives. But the problem is in deciding which course of action is best.
     

  2. The objectives have been defined, but we do not know which courses of action will potentially achieve these objectives. The problem is in determining the possible alternatives and then selecting the most desirable alternative.
     

  3. The objectives themselves have not been formulated, although a need for action is evident. The problem involved is in making a comprehensive choice concerning the alternatives.
     

  4. A situation has been identified as being either currently undesirable or potentially undesirable at some future point of time. The problem involves devising actions that will eliminate or alleviate these undesirable conditions.

This instrument identifies the dominant style that a person usually chooses from amongst the above four.

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