Below are the description of all the uses of the working document “Alternatives generation”:
“Alternatives Generation” is a tool/technique for the process “Define Scope”.
Alternatives generation is a technique used to develop as many potential options as possible in order to identify different approaches to execute and perform the work of the project. A variety of general management techniques can be used, such as brainstorming, lateral thinking, analysis of alternatives, etc.
This definition was found in the PMBOK V5