alleryStart learning →Decisions taken in response to routine situations that occur frequently are called what?
ANonprogrammed decisions
BProgrammed decisions
CContingency decisions
DStrategic decisions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Programmed decisions
1. The decisions managers make fall into two basic categories.
2. Programmed decisions are made in response to routine situations that occur frequently in a variety of settings throughout an organization.
3. The need to hire new personnel is a common example, which is why standard recruitment and selection procedures exist.
4. Nonprogrammed decisions cover the infrequent and unforeseen cases instead, so they are the opposite category.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 6 "Management and Leadership in Today's Organizations", section 6.6 Managerial Roles_
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