Programmed Decisions

question 96

Multiple Choice

Programmed decisions:

• A) should be made using the decision-making model.
• B) arise in nonrecurring and nonroutine situations.
• C) take longer to make than nonprogrammed decisions.
• D) tend to be made more often by lower-level managers than by upper-level managers.

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Definitions:

Glass Ceiling

A metaphorical barrier in the workforce that prevents certain groups, particularly minorities and women, from advancing to upper-level positions despite their qualifications.

Contingent Workers

Labor force participants who have temporary, contractual, or freelance jobs instead of permanent employment, offering flexibility to both workers and employers.

Full-Time Employees

Workers who are employed for a minimum number of hours defined by their employer as full-time and often receive full employment benefits.

Managing Diversity

The practice of recognizing, understanding, and valuing differences among individuals in an organization, including those based on culture, race, gender, age, and sexual orientation, with the goal of improving performance and satisfaction.