Company Z has experienced a decrease in sales in the last quarter. Additionally, their customer surveys have shown that customer satisfaction has also decreased by 30%. Customers often complain about lack of parking, high prices, and slow response times to customer concerns. Determine the practical steps Company Z can use to improve sales by using the Decision Making Process steps highlighted in this lesson. Here are the five steps of the Decision Making Process:
State the problem
List the options
Determine the pros and cons
Choose the best option
Evaluate the decision/choice

a. Start the Decision Making Process by stating the two obvious problems that apply to Company Z

Take a critical and analytical (objective) look at your life. think about your wants and needs. list in two separate columns your top ten wants and your top ten needs. for each one, give a one-sentence explanation as to why it is a want or a need. next, explain why you need your needs, but don't actually need your wants. how does this change your perspective when considering things you want? design a budget using the template you researched and chose from the internet. allow yourself an income of $240 per month. assume that your housing, medical care, and food needs are covered by your parents. everything else is covered by you. this might include, but is not limited to, clothing, snacks, car insurance, automobile fuel, car payment, haircuts and personal care, make-up, toiletries, club memberships, entertainment, coffee drinks, and other purchases. designate how you will allocate the $240 monthly.