In the third step of rational decision making (evaluating alternatives and selecting a solution), a manager needs to evaluate each alternative not only according to cost and quality but also according to which of the following questions?a. Is it effective for our marketing strategy?
b. Is it feasible, effective, and efficient?
c. Is it ethical and will it hurt diversity?
d. Is it ethical, feasible, and effective?

The answer is d. Is it ethical, feasible, and effective?

Explanation:

The management   after accumulating sufficient information about what problem occurred, there is need to evaluate  according to these questions: (1) Is it ethical? (2) Is it feasible? (3) Is it effective?.  

the cost of goods sold is $12,120

Explanation:

The computation of the cost of goods sold is shown below:

Cost of goods sold = Beginning Inventory  + inventory purchased   - inventory returned to vendor - Discount - remaining inventory in closing

= $33,000 + $8,350 - $1,000 - $230 - $28,000

= $12,120

Hence, the cost of goods sold is $12,120