Refer to the Scenario Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 120

Multiple Choice

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Types of Problems and Decisions (Scenario)
It seems Dave spends most of his day making decisions. Every time he turns around, someone wants him to make a decision about something. This morning, the office assistant came in and asked if she could reorder paper for the fax machine. That seemed like a routine decision that he should not have to deal with. If Dave could avoid those types of decisions, then he could focus more time and attention on the more complicated issues, such as the one presented to him by the production supervisor this afternoon. According to the supervisor, a major piece of equipment urgently needs repairs, and the repair bill could cost almost as much as a new machine!
-Dave tells his office assistant that in future, she is authorized to order 10 boxes of fax paper whenever they are down to their last box. To handle this problem, Dave has used a type of decision called a __________.

• A) heuristic
• B) policy
• C) rule
• D) procedure
• E) criterion

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Definitions:

Time Management

The process of planning and exercising control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity.

Preserve Time

The practice of managing and allocating time effectively to ensure the conservation of time resources for high-priority tasks.

Preserve Time

Refers to the maintenance and protection of time as a valuable resource, ensuring it is utilized effectively and not wasted.

Avoid Interruptions

Strategies or practices aimed at minimizing disruptions in order to maintain focus and increase productivity.