Question

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of

    decision making?
    A It is a selective process Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It is non-situational Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is not an end in itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is an intellectual activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Decision making is selection (or choosing) of a course of action from among two or more possible alternatives to arrive at a solution for a given problem. As such, it is a selective process. Decision making is the end product because it is preceded by discussions and deliberations Decision making is based on rational thinking. The manager tries to contemplate various possible effects of a decision, before deciding a particular one. It is thus, an intellectual process. Decision making is done in context of a situation and thus, it may vary from situation to situation. It is thus, situational.

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