Management
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133935813
Author: Stephen P. Robbins; Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 2, Problem 13DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The decision that can be consideredstructured and unstructured problemin this story
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Decision making comprises of selecting the best alternative out of available alternative so as to come up with a solution for the problem at hand. It is also considered as a balance and check system that ensure the growth of the organization in both linear as well as vertical directions.
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