Studies of groups making decisions indicate that they spend too little time in the ___ stage of decision-making.

A) orientation
B) identity
C) decision
D) implementation
E) judging

Studies have shown that groups tend to rush through the orientation or problem identification stage and jump straight to the decision-making stage. This can lead to hasty decisions that are not well thought out and may not address the root of the problem. Spending more time in the orientation stage can result in better decision-making outcomes.