<Dl> <Dd> See Rational planning model for a fuller discussion </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> See Rational planning model for a fuller discussion </Dd> <P> The rational model of decision - making is a process for making sound decisions in policy - making in the public sector . Rationality is defined as "a style of behavior that is appropriate to the achievement of given goals, within the limits imposed by given conditions and constraints". It is important to note the model makes a series of assumptions, such as:' The model must be applied in a system that is stable';' The government is a rational and unitary actor and that its actions are perceived as rational choices';' The policy problem is unambiguous';' There are no limitations of time or cost' . </P> <P> Furthermore, in the context of the public sector policy models are intended to achieve maximum social gain . Simon identifies an outline of a step by step mode of analysis to achieve rational decisions . Ian Thomas describes Simon's steps as follows: </P>

Which of the following is not a process technique for policy analysis